MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,735 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Advise on front number plate
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
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
O/S/R INDICATOR LAMP BECOMING WHITE LIGHT
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
The bulk head flexes when the steering is rocked from side to side.
The steering rack is weeping oil where the pinon is fitted.
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?
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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.
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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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