MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,671 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system is corroded in several areas
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Both wheel arches are corroded but have no sharp edges at time of test
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system is corroded in several areas
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Both wheel arches are corroded but have no sharp edges at time of test
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Left rear inner tyre tread stepped.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Right corner of front bumper a little insecure.
Right rear inner tyre tread stepped.
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Left rear inner tyre tread stepped.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Right corner of front bumper a little insecure.
Right rear inner tyre tread stepped.
Center exhaust rusty
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear exhaust clamp rusty
Center exhaust rusty
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear exhaust clamp rusty
Centre exhaust rusty
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear exhaust clamp rusty
Rear exhaust clamp rusty
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S820 NGN is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 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 S820 NGN, 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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S820 NGN is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 October 1998.
Is S820 NGN safe to buy?
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