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S873 EKO

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,072 mi
Last recorded129,072 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS873 EKO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 129,072 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 129,072 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 127,630 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2013 125,031 miles

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

Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 125,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 122,684 miles

Airbag warning light on

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 122,684 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Airbag warning light on

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 119,881 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 116,239 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 111,479 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 111,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 107,812 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 27 Jan 2007 105,100 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 94,298 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 94,298 miles

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.

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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S873 EKO is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S873 EKO, 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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S873 EKO is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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