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S817 SDB

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,335 mi
Last recorded118,335 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS817 SDB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 118,335 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 116,984 miles

Offside Front shock absorber casing corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 115,136 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 115,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 112,914 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 112,874 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer weak

Pass 7 Aug 2015 110,602 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint weak with corrosion (7.1.2)

Exhaust system from catalytic converter back very weak with corrosion

Fail 6 Aug 2014 108,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front number plate discoloured

rear exhaust silencer weak

Pass 6 Aug 2014 108,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front number plate discoloured

rear exhaust silencer weak

Pass 23 Aug 2013 105,166 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust weak with corrosion.

Pass 8 Aug 2012 102,572 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust silencer weak

Pass 17 Aug 2011 100,284 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 100,282 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 97,193 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 94,803 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres age cracking, not showing cords

Pass 6 Aug 2008 91,016 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 91,015 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 87,844 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 84,208 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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S817 SDB is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 S817 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 S817 SDB registered?

S817 SDB is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 August 1998.

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