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S802 NGN

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,197 mi
Last recorded106,197 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS802 NGN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2017 106,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering coil spring mounting (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear seat belt not tested as stuck behind seat.

Pass 18 Mar 2016 102,362 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber strut unit corrosion.

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately chassis around spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front shock absorber strut unit corrosion.

Pass 17 Mar 2015 100,870 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 100,870 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 99,067 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 99,067 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 97,246 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

Pass 22 Mar 2012 94,637 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 90,632 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 90,632 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 85,993 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 79,559 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 73,010 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 67,748 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 59,520 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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S802 NGN is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S802 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 S802 NGN registered?

S802 NGN is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 November 1998.

Is S802 NGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S802 NGN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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