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S799 ENV

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,087 mi
Last recorded136,087 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS799 ENV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 136,087 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 31 Mar 2015 136,087 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2014 134,522 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2013 131,976 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 131,976 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)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 130,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 130,489 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 128,766 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 126,288 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s mirror cover missing

part of fuel cap missing but still sealing

Fail 18 Jun 2010 126,252 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s mirror cover missing

part of fuel cap missing but still sealing

Pass 25 Jun 2009 123,154 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 121,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 121,194 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 117,593 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 115,477 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 115,477 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front & rear brake pads appear low

n/s/f tyre wearing low (2mm)

o/s/r hand brake return spring missing

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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S799 ENV is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S799 ENV, 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 S799 ENV registered?

S799 ENV is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 October 1998.

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