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S85 TJN

1998 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,315 mi
Last recorded96,315 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS85 TJN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 96,315 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 96,308 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 87,869 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 82,757 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 82,757 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 78,466 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 73,922 miles

Both rear tyres are cracked

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

Check engine light is on

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

Fuel cap slightly damaged

Gearbox oil leak at the cooler

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front tyre is bald on outer edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre is worn on the edges

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 73,922 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Both rear tyres are cracked

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

Check engine light is on

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

Fuel cap slightly damaged

Gearbox oil leak at the cooler

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front tyre is bald on outer edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre is worn on the edges

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 72,646 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the edges

Both rear tyres are cracked

Check engine light is on

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 72,646 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the edges

Both rear tyres are cracked

Check engine light is on

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 67,551 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 58,828 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 51,864 miles

Check engine light is on

Fuel cap damaged

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 51,864 miles

Check engine light is on

Fuel cap damaged

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 48,982 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine MIL on

Front windscreen wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear wiper torn

Fail 25 Oct 2010 48,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine MIL on

Front windscreen wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear wiper torn

Fail 28 Sep 2009 47,014 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 47,014 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 43,212 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 40,422 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 40,422 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 36,568 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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S85 TJN is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 S85 TJN, 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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S85 TJN is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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