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S81 APH

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,425 mi
Last recorded98,425 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS81 APH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 98,425 miles

all four tyres wearing in inner edge

Fail 15 Jun 2012 98,425 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all four tyres wearing in inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2011 88,588 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 88,578 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 82,826 miles

bulkhead flexing

front shock absorber bodies corroded

long hand brake travel

Pass 26 Nov 2008 74,868 miles

BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER BODIES CORRODED

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

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

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

STRONG ADVISE LONG HAND BRAKE TRAVEL

STRONG ADVISE.....N/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS AND HEAVILY SCUFFED ON OUTER SIDE WALL

slight damage to outer side wall of o/s/f tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2007 66,843 miles

bulkhead flexing heavily.(bulkhead covered in sound proofing )making inspection difficult.

front brake pads low on linings.

long hand brake travel.

n/s/f tyre outer side wall slightly damaged.

o/s/f and n/s/f shock absorber casings becoming corroded.

Pass 16 Nov 2006 59,730 miles

o/s/r tyre perished on outer edge.

rear exhaust rear box outer skin in poor condition.

Pass 24 Nov 2005 52,852 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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S81 APH is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S81 APH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S81 APH registered?

S81 APH is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 November 1998.

Is S81 APH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S81 APH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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