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S797 ANH

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

151,331 mi
Last recorded151,331 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS797 ANH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 151,331 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 151,329 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle exhaust bracket broken (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 146,933 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 141,704 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 141,701 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 134,017 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 126,980 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 126,600 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 126,390 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 116,046 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 104,465 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 104,465 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 94,264 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 87,844 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 76,881 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 64,750 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 64,750 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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S797 ANH is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S797 ANH, 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 S797 ANH registered?

S797 ANH is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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