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S808 BWV

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,579 mi
Last recorded141,579 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS808 BWV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 141,579 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 141,579 miles

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2019 139,180 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 136,076 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 129,859 miles

Central exhaust centre box corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2016 125,631 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 120,961 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 26 Jun 2015 120,960 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 24 Apr 2014 118,566 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 115,790 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 115,790 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 May 2012 111,600 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

both rear tyres unevenly worn

rear tyres 8 years old

Pass 6 Apr 2010 111,394 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 111,303 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

fuel cap broken but still sealing and functional

nsf caliper slide blank plugs missing

raidiator hose clips corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2008 110,883 miles

front number plate damaged

fuel filler cap damaged

rear n/s h/brake cable guied adrift

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 23 Sep 2006 99,959 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 99,959 miles

Nearside 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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S808 BWV is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S808 BWV, 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 S808 BWV registered?

S808 BWV is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S808 BWV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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