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S337 CBW

1998 Saab 9-3 S Turbo

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,739 mi
Last recorded152,739 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 S Turbo110,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS337 CBW
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S Turbo
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2009 152,739 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 146,123 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 134,241 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 134,241 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Dec 2005 127,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust heatshield insecure at rear

nearside rear seatbelt stalk cover missing

unable to test fully centre seat belt as its caught in the seat back

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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S337 CBW is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S Turbo in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S337 CBW, 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 S337 CBW registered?

S337 CBW is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S Turbo, first registered on 25 August 1998.

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