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S327 CBW

1998 Saab 9-3 SE

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,689 mi
Last recorded203,689 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 SE104,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS327 CBW
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2012 203,689 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 187,791 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

front brake discs pitted/slightly worn

fuel cap broken but can still maintain seal

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 11 Jan 2011 187,791 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

front brake discs pitted/slightly worn

fuel cap broken but can still maintain seal

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 8 Oct 2009 170,382 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front passenger seat back locking mechanism intermittently sticking

Pass 9 Oct 2008 161,192 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 152,661 miles

rear exhaust silencer corodding at outer skin & has slight leak.

Pass 12 Oct 2006 143,957 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 143,957 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 135,937 miles

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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S327 CBW is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S327 CBW, 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 S327 CBW registered?

S327 CBW is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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