MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,425 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all four tyres wearing in inner edge
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
bulkhead flexing
front shock absorber bodies corroded
long hand brake travel
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
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.
o/s/r tyre perished on outer edge.
rear exhaust rear box outer skin in poor condition.
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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How do I check the history of S81 APH?
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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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