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S81 SCL

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,032 mi
Last recorded105,032 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2006
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS81 SCL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 16 Aug 2006 105,032 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front tyres getting low on tread (3/4mm) and wearing heavily on inner edge

both rear shock absorbers show signs of leaking

front number plate damaged

nearside rear disc corroded on outer brake surface

rear number plate slightly discoloured

slight blow from rear exhaust silencer

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 SCL is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SCL, 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 SCL registered?

S81 SCL is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S81 SCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S81 SCL shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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