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S822 RVM

1998 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

161,022 mi
Last recorded161,022 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS822 RVM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 May 2012 161,022 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2011 151,442 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 144,219 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 143,560 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 28 May 2009 134,092 miles

fuel tank strap securing bolt corroded

offside rear brake pipe and ferrules corroded

rear discs corroded

rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 28 May 2009 134,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel tank strap securing bolt corroded

offside rear brake pipe and ferrules corroded

rear discs corroded

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 16 May 2008 124,488 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 124,488 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2007 117,617 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 117,615 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 26 Apr 2006 109,263 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

fuel filter slightly leaking

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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S822 RVM is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S822 RVM, 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 S822 RVM registered?

S822 RVM is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 August 1998.

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