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S803 ENV

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

222,370 mi
Last recorded222,370 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS803 ENV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 222,370 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 222,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 200,031 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 189,076 miles

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

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

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

front discs coroded

Pass 15 Jan 2009 169,790 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 157,917 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 155,687 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

stonechip in n/s headlamp not affecting beam image

Pass 9 Jan 2006 145,606 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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S803 ENV is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 S803 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 S803 ENV registered?

S803 ENV is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 October 1998.

Is S803 ENV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S803 ENV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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