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S311 BAN

1998 Saab 9-3 S Turbo

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

150,846 mi
Last recorded150,846 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 S Turbo110,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS311 BAN
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S Turbo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 150,846 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2011 146,438 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 141,085 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 135,541 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 131,550 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 129,542 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 112,123 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 112,101 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Coolant leak

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S Turbo?

Based on 1,094 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
7,581
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
position lamp(s) not working 53
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 29
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S311 BAN is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S Turbo in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 S Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 110,524 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 S Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S311 BAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 S Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-3 S Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S311 BAN registered?

S311 BAN is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S Turbo, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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