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S696 UHE

1998 Saab 9-3 SE

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,570 mi
Last recorded163,570 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 SE104,644 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS696 UHE
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2009 163,570 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 158,432 miles

Both front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen cracked outside of zone B

Fail 31 Oct 2007 158,432 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Both front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen cracked outside of zone B

Pass 6 Oct 2006 153,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE?

Based on 1,167 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
6,897
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
position lamp(s) not working 39
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Direction indicator incorrect colour 23
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S696 UHE is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S696 UHE, 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 S696 UHE registered?

S696 UHE is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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