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S87 SCL

1998 Saab 9-3 SE

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

81,583 mi
Last recorded81,583 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 SE104,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS87 SCL
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 81,583 miles

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

Two back box rubber mounts slip

Fail 17 Aug 2017 81,583 miles

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

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

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

Two back box rubber mounts slip

Pass 11 Aug 2016 78,987 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 77,214 miles

surface corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 19 Aug 2014 75,975 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 74,761 miles

frunt suspension struts corroding

Pass 15 Aug 2012 72,318 miles

exhaust system corroded,mostly around joints

front suspension struts corroded

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 17 Aug 2011 66,270 miles

exhaust joints corroding

near side rear tyre worn close to limit on edge of tread

offside rear tyre worn on edge of tread

Pass 18 Aug 2010 60,508 miles

front tyres wearing on edges of tread

rear shocks damp

surface corrosion on exhaust

Pass 19 Aug 2009 55,021 miles

front shocks corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on edges of tread

Pass 20 Aug 2008 47,977 miles

slight surface corrosion on brake discs

Pass 14 Aug 2007 44,607 miles

rear of exhaust corroding

Pass 8 Aug 2006 40,151 miles

both front tyre slight wear on edges

off side rear brake disc slight corrosion

rear section of exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2005 37,105 miles

alt belt starting to perish & crack

front no plate cracked & starting to fade

h/brake travel getting long

rear no plate starting to fade

washers getting weak (both one way valves @ jets slightly leaking)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE?

Based on 1,167 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
6,897
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
position lamp(s) not working 39
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Direction indicator incorrect colour 23
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S87 SCL is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 104,644 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S87 SCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S87 SCL registered?

S87 SCL is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE, first registered on 29 August 1998.

Is S87 SCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S87 SCL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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