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S426 TDB

1998 Saab 9-3 SE Tid

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

254,216 mi
Last recorded254,216 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Tid137,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS426 TDB
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Tid
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2015 254,216 miles

front tyres worn very close to limit on edges of tread

rear brake discs corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2014 247,022 miles

offside front tyre worn on edge of tread

offside rear tyre worn on edge of tread

rearbrake discs corroded

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 2 Apr 2014 247,022 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

offside front tyre worn on edge of tread

offside rear tyre worn on edge of tread

rearbrake discs corroded

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 16 Jan 2013 239,464 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on edge of tread

offside front tyre worn on edge of tread

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust joint corroded

rear tyres worn down to limit on edge of tread

Fail 16 Jan 2013 239,464 miles

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

nearside front tyre starting to wear on edge of tread

offside front tyre worn on edge of tread

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust joint corroded

rear tyres worn down to limit on edge of tread

Pass 27 Sep 2011 219,083 miles

rear brake discs corroding

surface corrosion on exhaust

surface corrosion on offside front brake pipe and both front to rears

Fail 26 Sep 2011 219,083 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake discs corroding

surface corrosion on exhaust

surface corrosion on offside front brake pipe and both front to rears

Pass 13 Jul 2010 199,102 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 184,789 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 184,789 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 183,108 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 167,800 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 167,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 160,168 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 160,168 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2006 146,115 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Tid?

Based on 3,370 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
9,627
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 227
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 130
position lamp(s) not working 89
parking brake recording little or no effort 83
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 82
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S426 TDB is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Tid in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 137,574 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 Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S426 TDB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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S426 TDB is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Tid, first registered on 13 October 1998.

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