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S917 NGN

1998 Saab 9-3 SE

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,481 mi
Last recorded121,481 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 SE104,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS917 NGN
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2007 121,481 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Dec 2006 120,638 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 120,638 miles

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE?

Based on 1,167 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
6,897
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
position lamp(s) not working 39
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Direction indicator incorrect colour 23
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S917 NGN is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 104,644 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S917 NGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S917 NGN registered?

S917 NGN is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE, first registered on 18 November 1998.

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