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S7 BAV

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

192,774 mi
Last recorded192,774 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 BAV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2010 192,774 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 192,774 miles

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

Front Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 186,191 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 186,191 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 179,568 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Oct 2008 179,568 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Jan 2008 179,452 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 171,860 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 165,639 miles

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

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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S7 BAV is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S7 BAV, 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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S7 BAV is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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