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S801 BAE

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,775 mi
Last recorded84,775 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS801 BAE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 84,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2014 84,275 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust rusty

Pass 7 May 2013 82,766 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust back box outer skin slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2012 81,598 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2011 78,323 miles

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

n/s headlamp beam pattern slghtly poor

Pass 19 May 2010 73,882 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 66,984 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 60,062 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 54,760 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 49,498 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 49,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2005 42,982 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 42,982 miles

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

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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S801 BAE is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 S801 BAE, 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 S801 BAE registered?

S801 BAE is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S801 BAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S801 BAE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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