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S817 UCL

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,393 mi
Last recorded138,393 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS817 UCL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 138,393 miles

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

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2014 134,953 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 134,953 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

excess travel hand brake lever

top brake light one bulb out

Pass 1 Feb 2013 130,054 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear tyres 2-2.5mm in centre of tread

centre section of exhaust and rear clamp deteriorated

slight pas fluid leak from pipes

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2013 130,054 miles

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

centre section of exhaust and rear clamp deteriorated

rear brake discs slightly pitted and glazed

slight pas fluid leak from pipes

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2012 126,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

centre exhaust heatshield loose

nearside headlight slightly condensated

rear brake discs slightly pitted and glazed

Pass 24 Jan 2011 122,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside headlight slightly condensated

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2011 122,786 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside headlight slightly condensated

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2010 117,774 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 112,367 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

alternator belt running over to side of ajuster

chip and water in n/side lamp but good paton

chips in srceen

play in o/s n/s front void bushes

sill cover over sills

Pass 30 Jan 2008 105,373 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 30 Jan 2008 105,373 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Feb 2007 100,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 94,211 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 UCL is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UCL, 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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S817 UCL is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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