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S320 VOP

1998 Saab 9-3 SE

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,692 mi
Last recorded162,692 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 SE104,644 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS320 VOP
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2008 162,692 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 143,718 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 131,616 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 131,616 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE?

Based on 1,167 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
6,897
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
position lamp(s) not working 39
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Direction indicator incorrect colour 23
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S320 VOP is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 104,644 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S320 VOP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S320 VOP registered?

S320 VOP is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S320 VOP safe to buy?

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