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S906 ACG

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,281 mi
Last recorded106,281 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS906 ACG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 106,281 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISCS OUTER EDGE CORRODED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 101,431 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brakes slightly binding

Fail 7 Jun 2016 101,430 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 20 May 2015 94,899 miles

advise movement in both front lower arm bushes.

advise offside front tyre wearing unevenly and balding inner and outer edges.

advise slight binding from both front wheels.

Fail 19 May 2015 94,899 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

advise movement in both front lower arm bushes.

advise offside front tyre wearing unevenly and balding inner and outer edges.

advise slight binding from both front wheels.

Pass 5 Jun 2014 85,800 miles

advise front brake pads close to legal limits and brake discs worn and lipped.

advise offside front tyre wearing inner edge.

advise rear brake discs corroded.

advise slight movement in both front lower arm bushes.

advise slight movement in steering rack mounting points.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Pass 21 May 2013 78,170 miles

advise front screen chipped

advise rear exhaust box corroding

advise chassis corroding around off side rear coil spring area

advise front and rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 30 May 2012 70,092 miles

advise front brake discs lipped-worn

advise off side rear tyre balding inner edge and tread wearing low

advise power steering rack has some movement at mounting points

Fail 30 May 2012 70,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advise front brake discs lipped-worn

advise near side rear tyre perishing

advise off side rear tyre balding inner edge and tread wearing low

advise power steering rack has some movement at mounting points

Pass 15 Jun 2011 64,113 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 60,249 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 53,580 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 49,105 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 42,717 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 41,322 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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S906 ACG is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S906 ACG, 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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S906 ACG is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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