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S794 RVM

1998 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

180,176 mi
Last recorded180,176 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS794 RVM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 180,176 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 175,167 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 173,802 miles

Nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 15 Jan 2016 172,446 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 169,282 miles

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 164,234 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 158,354 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 152,386 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 152,135 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2011 144,472 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 136,779 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 136,721 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2008 126,179 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 115,574 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 103,471 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2006 103,471 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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S794 RVM is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 103,203 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S794 RVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S794 RVM registered?

S794 RVM is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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