MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,784 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s and o/s rear chassis corrison by spring holders
n/s/r rear tyre starting too mishape
one bulb out on brake light eye level
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s and o/s rear chassis corrison by spring holders
n/s/r rear tyre starting too mishape
one bulb out on brake light eye level
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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S797 THB is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 THB, 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 THB registered?
S797 THB is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 October 1998.
Is S797 THB safe to buy?
The MOT history for S797 THB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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