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S919 MRA

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,661 mi
Last recorded135,661 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 135,661 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 135,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre cracking.

Pass 20 Oct 2015 129,571 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 122,452 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

knocking noise from offside front shock

Pass 15 Sep 2014 122,452 miles

knocking noise from offside front shock

Pass 17 Sep 2013 114,632 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear offside and nearside tyres slightly worn, perished and starting to crack but still legal

Pass 5 Apr 2012 106,046 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded but no gas leaks

Fail 5 Apr 2012 106,046 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded but no gas leaks

Pass 17 Mar 2011 101,641 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 100,092 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 97,913 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 96,257 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 94,462 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 92,272 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 92,270 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

both front flexible brake hose ferrules coroded

offside rear flexinble brake hose ferrule coroded

oil leak

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 MRA is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MRA, 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 MRA registered?

S919 MRA is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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