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S895 ACG

1998 Saab 9-3 S Tid

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2009
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,568 mi
Last recorded161,568 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 S Tid135,420 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS895 ACG
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S Tid
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2008 161,568 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 161,270 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 137,964 miles

handbrake travel near limit

o/s/r seast belt stalk cover broken

Pass 28 Dec 2006 110,689 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 110,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 110,668 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 110,667 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 108,104 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S Tid?

Based on 460 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
11,429
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19
position lamp(s) not working 16
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 13
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12
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S895 ACG is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S Tid in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 S Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 135,420 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 S Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S895 ACG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S895 ACG registered?

S895 ACG is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S Tid, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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