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S914 SMJ

1998 Saab 9-3

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,207 mi
Last recorded124,207 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS914 SMJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2010 124,207 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 117,720 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 112,588 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 112,588 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 106,092 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 101,588 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 101,588 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 96,427 miles

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?

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

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