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S733 UBO

1998 Saab 9-3 SE Tid

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

146,041 mi
Last recorded146,041 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2007
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Tid137,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS733 UBO
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Tid
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2007 146,041 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 146,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 27 Nov 2007 145,840 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 135,956 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 135,898 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 127,929 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 127,929 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Tid?

Based on 3,370 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
9,627
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 227
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 130
position lamp(s) not working 89
parking brake recording little or no effort 83
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 82
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S733 UBO is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Tid in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 137,574 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 Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S733 UBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S733 UBO registered?

S733 UBO is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Tid, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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