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S825 UCL

1998 Saab 9-3 S

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

117,546 mi
Last recorded117,546 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 S110,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS825 UCL
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2014 117,546 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 115,913 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 111,866 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 107,569 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 107,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 101,235 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 96,012 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 89,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

h/brake has quite a lot of travel

Pass 30 Nov 2007 85,582 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

auxillery belt is in a poor condition

n/s/r tyre has started to perish

Pass 23 Nov 2006 19,348 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S?

Based on 1,366 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
7,378
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 79
position lamp(s) not working 60
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 44
Direction indicator incorrect colour 39
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38
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S825 UCL is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 110,067 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S825 UCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 S typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-3 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S825 UCL registered?

S825 UCL is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S, first registered on 17 October 1998.

Is S825 UCL safe to buy?

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