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S857 YAN

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

137,735 mi
Last recorded137,735 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS857 YAN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2013 137,735 miles

Advise on front number plate

Fail 24 Jan 2013 137,735 miles

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

Advise on front number plate

Pass 11 Jan 2012 136,374 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 131,005 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 131,005 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 125,498 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 125,498 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 120,841 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 120,841 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 119,729 miles

O/S/R INDICATOR LAMP BECOMING WHITE LIGHT

Fail 23 Nov 2007 119,729 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F HEADLAMP ADJUSTER NOT RAISING BEAM TO MINIMUM HEIGHT

O/S/R INDICATOR LAMP BECOMING WHITE LIGHT

Pass 28 Oct 2006 116,688 miles

The bulk head flexes when the steering is rocked from side to side.

The steering rack is weeping oil where the pinon is fitted.

Pass 15 Oct 2005 112,110 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

The rear exhaust heat shield mounting is broken and the rear exhaust appears to be misaligned.

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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S857 YAN is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S857 YAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S857 YAN registered?

S857 YAN is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 November 1998.

Is S857 YAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S857 YAN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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