MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,397 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
drivers door inside handle end broken off but still able to operate
petrol cap lid broken but still seals
rear centre brake light converted to rear fog light
drivers door inside handle end broken off but still able to operate
petrol cap lid broken but still seals
rear centre brake light converted to rear fog light
off side door handle in side broken the end off but still works
rear exhaust rubber mount in poor condiction
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
plastic over sills fitted
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
plastic over sills fitted
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight travel on the handbrake lever
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S861 RBJ is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 S861 RBJ, 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 S861 RBJ registered?
S861 RBJ is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S861 RBJ safe to buy?
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