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S816 ANH

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,230 mi
Last recorded106,230 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS816 ANH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 106,230 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 99,035 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 87,036 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 74,924 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 74,924 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 62,694 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 56,497 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 51,934 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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S816 ANH is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S816 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 S816 ANH registered?

S816 ANH is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S816 ANH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S816 ANH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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