MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,209 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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)
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
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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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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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What year was S866 SNC registered?
S866 SNC is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 August 1998.
Is S866 SNC safe to buy?
The MOT history for S866 SNC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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