MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,393 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
excess travel hand brake lever
top brake light one bulb out
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
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
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
nearside headlight slightly condensated
unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted
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
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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
Spare tyre defective
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Spare tyre defective
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)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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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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What year was S817 UCL registered?
S817 UCL is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is S817 UCL safe to buy?
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