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S844 SNC

1998 Saab 9-3 SE

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,752 mi
Last recorded135,752 miles
Recorded on1 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 SE104,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS844 SNC
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2008 135,752 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 135,752 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 119,778 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 115,598 miles

both front suspension legs corroded

rear brake discs worn

slight play in steering column

Fail 19 Sep 2006 115,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front suspension legs corroded

rear brake discs worn

slight play in steering column

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE?

Based on 1,167 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
6,897
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
position lamp(s) not working 39
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Direction indicator incorrect colour 23
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S844 SNC is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 104,644 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S844 SNC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S844 SNC registered?

S844 SNC is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE, first registered on 8 August 1998.

Is S844 SNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S844 SNC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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