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S910 SMJ

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,779 mi
Last recorded129,779 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS910 SMJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 129,779 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

check engine light on

Fail 13 May 2013 129,778 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

check engine light on

Pass 8 May 2012 129,050 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2011 128,199 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 127,227 miles

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

front n/s tyre bald on outside edge and poor condition slight wear in steering columb top bush

Fail 20 May 2010 127,227 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front n/s tyre bald on outside edge and poor condition slight wear in steering columb top bush

Pass 19 May 2009 125,362 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 120,190 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 120,190 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

advice rear exhaust rotten

Pass 14 May 2007 116,163 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 111,055 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres uneven wear

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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S910 SMJ is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 S910 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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S910 SMJ is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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