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S811 APG

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

155,692 mi
Last recorded155,692 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS811 APG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015 155,692 miles

Offside rear quater panel damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 140,745 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage and slight corosion to off side rear quarter panel

Pass 17 Apr 2013 131,085 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 130,895 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 124,679 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 111,042 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 104,097 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 101,145 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 96,002 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 87,953 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 78,668 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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S811 APG is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S811 APG, 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 S811 APG registered?

S811 APG is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 November 1998.

Is S811 APG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S811 APG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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