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S858 XOM

1998 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,731 mi
Last recorded132,731 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS858 XOM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2012 132,731 miles

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

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

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

rear numberplate deteriorated

steering rack damp

Pass 7 Aug 2012 132,731 miles

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

rear numberplate deteriorated

steering rack damp

Pass 2 Jun 2011 129,497 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

power steering rack damp

rear numberplate slightly water damaged

Pass 19 May 2010 123,096 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear numberplate slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 May 2010 123,096 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear numberplate slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 May 2009 117,093 miles

Oil leak

offside rear brake disc rusty

Fail 27 May 2009 117,093 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

offside rear brake disc rusty

Pass 29 May 2008 110,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steering rack damp

Fail 12 Dec 2006 101,386 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

power steering rack damp

Pass 12 Dec 2006 101,386 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

power steering rack damp

Pass 13 Dec 2005 95,976 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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S858 XOM is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S858 XOM, 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 S858 XOM registered?

S858 XOM is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 November 1998.

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