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S906 OEF

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,266 mi
Last recorded135,266 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS906 OEF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 135,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

exhaust clamp deteriorated after cat

Pass 9 Jun 2015 130,794 miles

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

WIPER BLADES STARTING TO STREAK

Pass 28 Jul 2014 129,001 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 128,993 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 122,418 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2013 122,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 119,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 112,247 miles

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

offside rear tyre is starting to perish on tread & side walls

Fail 9 Jun 2011 112,246 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

both front wiper blades are split

nearside washer jet aim needs adjusting

offside rear tyre is starting to perish on tread & side walls

Pass 11 Jun 2010 99,864 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 99,796 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

50% of centre brake light not working

parking brake needs adjusting

Fail 11 Jul 2009 90,334 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

fuel cap damaged but seals securely

slight up & down movement at steering wheel in adjustable column

Pass 11 Jul 2009 90,334 miles

fuel cap damaged but seals securely

slight up & down movement at steering wheel in adjustable column

Pass 8 Jul 2008 85,421 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 81,969 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2007 81,969 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 77,523 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 OEF is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S906 OEF, 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 S906 OEF registered?

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

Is S906 OEF safe to buy?

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