MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,383 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nsf sidelight dim
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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S85 APH is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S85 APH, 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 S85 APH registered?
S85 APH is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 November 1998.
Is S85 APH safe to buy?
The MOT history for S85 APH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S85 APH have outstanding finance?
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