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S854 RBJ

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,441 mi
Last recorded98,441 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS854 RBJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 98,441 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front inner wing corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2014 98,441 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front inner wing corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2013 95,056 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 95,056 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 87,654 miles

near side front tyre on legal limit

off side front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 28 Jul 2010 83,444 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 83,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 78,479 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 78,422 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 27 May 2008 72,953 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 69,685 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 May 2006 62,474 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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S854 RBJ is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S854 RBJ, 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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S854 RBJ is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 August 1998.

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