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S814 SDB

1998 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,429 mi
Last recorded94,429 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS814 SDB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2015 94,429 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 94,429 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 92,389 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 92,389 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 89,828 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 88,233 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 87,197 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 87,197 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 86,049 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 85,068 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 83,004 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 82,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 82,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 76,818 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 70,315 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 70,315 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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S814 SDB is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S814 SDB, 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 S814 SDB registered?

S814 SDB is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 August 1998.

Is S814 SDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S814 SDB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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