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S797 NGN

1998 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,708 mi
Last recorded78,708 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS797 NGN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 18 Nov 2010 78,708 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Nov 2009 73,992 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 71,190 miles

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 17 Nov 2007 70,269 miles

rear exhaust box corroded and starting to leak

Pass 17 Oct 2006 63,164 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 56,230 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 NGN is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S797 NGN, 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 NGN registered?

S797 NGN is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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