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S820 NGN

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,671 mi
Last recorded124,671 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS820 NGN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 124,671 miles

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)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 124,671 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 113,648 miles

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.

Fail 4 Jul 2015 113,648 miles

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.

Pass 29 Sep 2014 109,694 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 109,694 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 104,328 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 98,517 miles

Rear exhaust clamp rusty

Fail 3 Oct 2011 92,422 miles

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 92,422 miles

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 86,106 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 86,106 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 79,850 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 74,290 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 67,761 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 61,761 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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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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What year was S820 NGN registered?

S820 NGN is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 October 1998.

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