CarVerify

Free Car Check

S335 BFA

1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo

Black Petrol 1985cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,440 mi
Last recorded88,440 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo109,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS335 BFA
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2008 88,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f mirror cracked but not obstructing view too the rear

Pass 14 Feb 2007 82,262 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 14 Feb 2006 80,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s mirror cracked

rear exhaust silencer clamp deteriorating

Pass 14 Feb 2006 80,734 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s mirror cracked

rear exhaust silencer clamp deteriorating

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo?

Based on 2,405 MOT tests across 542 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
7,807
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Registration plate lamp not working 38
brake disc excessively pitted 37
Full Saab 9-3 SE Turbo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S335 BFA is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 109,396 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 SE Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S335 BFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S335 BFA?

You can check the full history of S335 BFA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S335 BFA registered?

S335 BFA is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S335 BFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S335 BFA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S335 BFA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S335 BFA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.