MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,016 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
nearside and offside rear brake flexi ferrules slightly corroded
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
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Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
nearside and offside rear brake flexi ferrules slightly corroded
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S Tid?
Based on 460 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S654 TAO is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S Tid in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 S654 TAO, 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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What year was S654 TAO registered?
S654 TAO is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S Tid, first registered on 4 August 1998.
Is S654 TAO safe to buy?
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