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S363 XEV

1998 Saab 9-3 S

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,220 mi
Last recorded88,220 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2007
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 S110,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS363 XEV
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2007 88,220 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2007 88,218 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Jul 2006 78,735 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2006 78,735 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

oil leak

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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S363 XEV is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S in Black 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 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 S363 XEV, 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 S363 XEV registered?

S363 XEV is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S, first registered on 18 December 1998.

Is S363 XEV safe to buy?

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