MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,207 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
washer fluid level low
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
exhaust fouling body
n/s/r & o/s/r flexi brake hoses ferrules are slightly corroded
n/s/r brake disc slightly pitted
parking brake lever comes up high
slight pla in steering rack mounts
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)
all rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
handbrake lever has very little reserve travel
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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S914 SMJ is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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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What year was S914 SMJ registered?
S914 SMJ is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 August 1998.
Is S914 SMJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for S914 SMJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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