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S905 SMJ

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,650 mi
Last recorded92,650 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS905 SMJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 92,650 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 92,650 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 92,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

OSF tyre worn to inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2018 91,605 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear park brake efficiency only just met

Pass 12 Jul 2017 90,651 miles

engine management light on

Pass 2 Aug 2016 89,346 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Gearbox mount (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 88,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 7 Aug 2014 87,291 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 87,247 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 86,043 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 83,352 miles

o/s front suspension leg corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2012 83,352 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

o/s front suspension leg corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2011 78,550 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 74,882 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 70,279 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

both registration plates deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2008 66,531 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 64,287 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 56,607 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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S905 SMJ is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S905 SMJ, 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 S905 SMJ registered?

S905 SMJ is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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