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S821 UCL

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,997 mi
Last recorded154,997 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS821 UCL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 154,997 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 154,768 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Sep 2021 154,768 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Oct 2020 153,861 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 153,860 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 153,353 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 151,021 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 148,107 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 145,086 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 145,086 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 133,292 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 133,292 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 123,012 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 109,053 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 92,362 miles

both rear brake discs lightly corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2010 92,362 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear brake discs lightly corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2009 83,590 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside also small nail in tread

Fail 18 Mar 2009 83,543 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 76,858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 71,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 60,987 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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S821 UCL is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S821 UCL, 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 S821 UCL registered?

S821 UCL is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 1998.

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