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S866 SNC

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,209 mi
Last recorded122,209 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS866 SNC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 122,209 miles

air bag light on-will be part of next mot

front+rear treads inner shoulders wearing off

o/s/r brake disc outer face minor pitting

steering rack seal minor leak

Fail 23 Aug 2012 122,186 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

air bag light on-will be part of next mot

front+rear treads inner shoulders wearing off

o/s/r brake disc outer face minor pitting

steering rack seal minor leak

Pass 26 Aug 2011 120,602 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front wiper blades minor wear

dashboard lights-air bag+red triangle both lit

drivers seat minor wear on runners

o/s/r tread inner shoulder worn

Fail 25 Aug 2011 120,602 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front wiper blades minor wear

dashboard lights-air bag+red triangle both lit

drivers seat minor wear on runners

o/s/r tread inner shoulder worn

Pass 28 Jul 2010 114,215 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 114,215 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 108,796 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front treads inner shoulder wearing off poss.tracking check adjusters well corroded

front+rear no.plate minor deterioration

handbrake-3-4notches free travel inboard shoes will req.discs removing.cleaning shoes+readjusting

rear shockers outer protective covers corroding thru

Pass 27 Aug 2008 101,313 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 89,463 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 89,463 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 79,330 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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S866 SNC is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 S866 SNC, 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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S866 SNC is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 August 1998.

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