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S815 BAE

1998 Saab 9-3

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,106 mi
Last recorded181,106 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS815 BAE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 181,106 miles

Both rear wheelarches are corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

corrosion n/s/r chassis leg adjacent to coil spring

front bumper has damage

o/s/r indicator lens broken

Fail 28 Nov 2014 173,665 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to n/s/r wheelarch

o/s/ headlamp broken

o/s/r lens broken

Pass 28 Nov 2014 173,665 miles

corrosion to n/s/r wheelarch

o/s/ headlamp broken

o/s/r lens broken

Pass 27 Nov 2013 165,356 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 165,350 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

both rear wheel arches have light corrosion

exhaust corroded

offside front inner arch is corroded

offside head light cracked

offside rear light lense damaged

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 155,133 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both sides rear, wheel arches have some corrosion

n/s/r chassis rail has some corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2011 145,212 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both sides rear wheel arches have some corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2010 132,241 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 132,241 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both sides rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 9 Dec 2009 120,634 miles

both bottom balljoints have some play

exhaust system corroded

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 1 Dec 2008 110,504 miles

corrosion to brake hose ferrules

o/s/r disc in poor condition

Fail 26 Nov 2007 100,885 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 100,885 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 93,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 93,050 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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S815 BAE is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S815 BAE, 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 S815 BAE registered?

S815 BAE is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 August 1998.

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