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S484 JNW

1998 Saab 9-3 S Tid

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

157,615 mi
Last recorded157,615 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 S Tid135,420 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS484 JNW
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S Tid
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 157,615 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 157,615 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 153,293 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

cracks both rear tyres

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2013 149,018 miles

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

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

cracks both rear tyres

offside front tyre cracked

side skirts fitted both sills

Pass 18 Dec 2012 145,641 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 81,650 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 141,801 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 141,801 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 136,996 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 132,682 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 127,903 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 127,903 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 120,821 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 120,821 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 113,982 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 113,982 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 106,785 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S Tid?

Based on 460 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
11,429
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19
position lamp(s) not working 16
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 13
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12
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S484 JNW is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S Tid in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 S Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 135,420 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 Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S484 JNW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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S484 JNW is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S Tid, first registered on 9 December 1998.

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