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S805 ANH

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

122,946 mi
Last recorded122,946 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS805 ANH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 122,946 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2015 122,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2014 107,713 miles

centre and rear exhaust badly corroded

rear gearbox mount has slight movement

Pass 15 Nov 2013 93,511 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 89,267 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 87,433 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 87,382 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2010 85,955 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 81,234 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 72,987 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 70,525 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 62,927 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 62,924 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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S805 ANH is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc 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 S805 ANH, 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 S805 ANH registered?

S805 ANH is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 August 1998.

Is S805 ANH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S805 ANH 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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