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S352 EVV

1998 Saab 9-3 S

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,592 mi
Last recorded195,592 miles
Recorded on9 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 S110,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS352 EVV
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2009 195,592 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 9 May 2009 195,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 185,048 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 184,907 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2007 176,258 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 164,616 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S?

Based on 1,366 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
7,378
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 79
position lamp(s) not working 60
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 44
Direction indicator incorrect colour 39
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38
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S352 EVV is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 110,067 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S352 EVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S352 EVV registered?

S352 EVV is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S, first registered on 16 November 1998.

Is S352 EVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S352 EVV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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