MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,570 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is S696 UHE safe to buy?
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