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S82 AVL

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,155 mi
Last recorded101,155 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS82 AVL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2015 101,155 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded through one skin

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2015 101,151 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded through one skin

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2014 95,507 miles

rear exhaust box corroded through one skin

Pass 1 Aug 2013 89,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 83,483 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 83,479 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 76,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise offside rear tyre perrished.

advise wipers smearing screen.

Pass 29 Jul 2010 64,962 miles

advise both front lower suspension arm bushes worn

advise off side front tyre on legal limits

advise oil leak gearbox area

Fail 29 Jul 2010 64,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise both front lower suspension arm bushes worn

advise off side front tyre on legal limits

advise oil leak gearbox area

Pass 28 Jul 2009 55,352 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 54,904 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 54,279 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s and o/s rear brake hose ferrules starting to corrode.

Pass 6 Mar 2006 53,650 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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S82 AVL is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S82 AVL, 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 S82 AVL registered?

S82 AVL is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S82 AVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S82 AVL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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