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S864 XOM

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

187,377 mi
Last recorded187,377 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS864 XOM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 187,377 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside rear on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing lumpy on inner edge.

Fail 25 Apr 2017 187,377 miles

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside rear on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear tyre wearing lumpy on inner edge.

Pass 19 May 2016 184,292 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2015 180,972 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 177,162 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2013 172,072 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2012 166,786 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2011 161,029 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

catalytic convertor rattling in housing.

Pass 18 May 2010 155,888 miles

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

phone cradle obscuring hazard switch

Pass 18 May 2009 150,525 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2009 150,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 144,816 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 138,730 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 132,303 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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S864 XOM is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 S864 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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S864 XOM is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 November 1998.

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