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S908 ACG

1998 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,862 mi
Last recorded135,862 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS908 ACG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 135,862 miles

BOTH Rear Brake Discs pitted.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ALL Joints (7.1.2)

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

O/S/R Tyre slightly mishaped around inner edge.

Various small chips to Windscreen.

Fail 17 Sep 2016 135,862 miles

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Engine/Gearbox Stabilizer Mount (6.1.D.1a)

BOTH Front Tyres worn around inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignment.

BOTH Rear Brake Discs pitted.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ALL Joints (7.1.2)

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm.

O/S/R Tyre slightly mishaped around inner edge.

Various small chips to Windscreen.

Pass 22 Sep 2015 161,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 161,226 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/r16 87w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 158,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

gearbox mounting deteriorated

Fail 25 Sep 2014 158,913 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

gearbox mounting deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2013 144,589 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 144,589 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 126,475 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 109,994 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 109,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside front inner driveshaft gaitor insecure

Pass 21 Sep 2010 92,882 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 92,721 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 27 Sep 2008 92,648 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 92,097 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 91,359 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 89,117 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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S908 ACG is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S908 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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S908 ACG is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 August 1998.

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