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S81 APG

1998 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

171,738 mi
Last recorded171,738 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS81 APG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 171,738 miles

Exhaust system heaverly corroaded on joints.

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Wiper blades worn.

Fail 20 Nov 2013 171,736 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system heaverly corroaded on joints.

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Wiper blades worn.

Pass 1 Dec 2012 169,780 miles

Airbag light on.

Fail 1 Dec 2012 169,780 miles

Airbag light on.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 167,643 miles

offside front brake disc corroded

offside rear brake disc corroded

slight play at steering wheel up and down movement present

Pass 1 Dec 2010 161,079 miles

N/S Door mirror glass broken/cracked.

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

O/S/R outer brake disc rusted.

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

Fail 1 Dec 2010 161,079 miles

N/S Door mirror glass broken/cracked.

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

O/S/R outer brake disc rusted.

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 146,987 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 132,481 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 132,481 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 124,515 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 124,515 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 120,457 miles

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

air bag warning light staying on

Fail 20 Jul 2006 120,453 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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S81 APG is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S81 APG, 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 S81 APG registered?

S81 APG is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 August 1998.

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