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S798 NGN

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

42,130 mi
Last recorded42,130 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS798 NGN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 42,130 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 42,096 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 42,044 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 41,915 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 41,911 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 41,717 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 41,244 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 39,932 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 38,957 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 36,810 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 34,736 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 32,111 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 30,103 miles

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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S798 NGN is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S798 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 S798 NGN registered?

S798 NGN is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 November 1998.

Is S798 NGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S798 NGN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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