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S826 BWV

1998 Saab 9-3 S

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,562 mi
Last recorded145,562 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 S110,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS826 BWV
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2010 145,562 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 138,292 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 22 Aug 2009 138,292 miles

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 16 Aug 2008 130,797 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 123,270 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 114,594 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 114,594 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S826 BWV is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S826 BWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S826 BWV registered?

S826 BWV is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S826 BWV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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