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S919 CPN

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

89,403 mi
Last recorded89,403 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS919 CPN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 89,403 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 89,250 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 88,479 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 86,767 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulkhead (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 84,312 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rack mounting area slightly corroded and slight flex in bulk head area covered in sound deadening cannot see any cracks or major corrosion (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 84,226 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head under mounting for steering rack (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake master cylinder and servo corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2021 84,226 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head under mounting for steering rack (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake master cylinder and servo corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2020 83,621 miles

Both rear shocks slight oil misting.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 83,171 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 82,168 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 81,123 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 79,844 miles

Exhaust corroded

Rear discs corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2015 78,617 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 78,617 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

slight corrosion to securing clamps on fuel hoses to fuel tank

Pass 7 Aug 2014 77,403 miles

Exhaust badly corroded and has slight leak

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

Rear discs corroded and pads low

Slight play in steering upper column

Pass 12 Aug 2013 75,509 miles

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

nearside front wheel assembly sqeeks when rotated(possibly wheel bearing)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2012 73,939 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 71,150 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 69,691 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2009 68,188 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 67,326 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 65,042 miles

ns wiper split

Pass 3 Aug 2006 62,119 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 54,772 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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S919 CPN is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S919 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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What year was S919 CPN registered?

S919 CPN is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 September 1998.

Is S919 CPN safe to buy?

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