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S914 CPN

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

167,411 mi
Last recorded167,411 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS914 CPN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 167,411 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 162,055 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 157,561 miles

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

advise check engine warning light on.

advise handbrake travel high.

advise nearside front tyre wearing inner edge.

advise oil leak from steering rack.

advise rear exaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

advise slight movement in both front lower arm bushes.

Fail 8 Aug 2012 157,561 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

advise check engine warning light on.

advise handbrake travel high.

advise nearside front tyre wearing inner edge.

advise oil leak from steering rack.

advise rear exaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

advise slight movement in both front lower arm bushes.

Pass 6 Aug 2011 152,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

advise both front seat belts not retracting freely.

advise both front tyres perrished and just on legal limits 1.6mm.

advise check engine light on.

advise engine and power steering fluid leaking oil.

advise offside front seat belt fraying.

advise offside wiper split.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outter skin peeling away.

advise wipers smearing screen.

Pass 9 Aug 2010 147,035 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 140,856 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 140,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 133,690 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition,metal ends corroded on both rear flexible brake hoses,front registration plate poor

Pass 5 Sep 2007 118,862 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 104,281 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 104,281 miles

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

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

All Indicator bulbs slightly white.

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Front and Rear No. plates poor.

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

Nearside front side lamp dim.

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 92,117 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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S914 CPN is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S914 CPN, 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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S914 CPN is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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