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S915 CPN

1998 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,567 mi
Last recorded99,567 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS915 CPN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2012 99,567 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2012 99,567 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 96,114 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 92,151 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 87,187 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 82,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 78,237 miles

osr tyre has a small cut not shoeing cords

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

front antirollbar drop link bushes perished

Fail 6 Dec 2006 73,856 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

ferrules on rear brake hoses corroded

front no plate cracked

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2006 73,856 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

ferrules on rear brake hoses corroded

front no plate cracked

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2005 69,286 miles

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

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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S915 CPN is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S915 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S915 CPN registered?

S915 CPN is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S915 CPN safe to buy?

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