MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,176 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Advanced corrosion to front shock absorber tubes
Centre rear seatbelt buckle damaged
Engine check light on
Handbrake cable has partially restricted movement, n/s low for model
O/s/r service brake low effort for model
Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full examination of structure
Some play in front suspension arm bushes
Various oil leaks
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Advanced corrosion to front shock absorber tubes
Centre rear seatbelt buckle damaged
Engine check light on
O/s/r service brake low effort for model
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full examination of structure
Some play in front suspension arm bushes
Various oil leaks
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear number plate deteriorateing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE?
Based on 1,167 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S441 APF is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE 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 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 104,644 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S441 APF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9-3 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was S441 APF registered?
S441 APF is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE, first registered on 3 August 1998.
Is S441 APF safe to buy?
The MOT history for S441 APF 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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