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S920 OCU

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,953 mi
Last recorded185,953 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS920 OCU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 185,953 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 182,721 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2015 178,398 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 175,812 miles

O/S/R wheel arch slightly corroded.

Fail 14 Jul 2014 175,812 miles

O/S/R wheel arch slightly corroded.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 161,527 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2013 161,527 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 washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 149,134 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2012 149,076 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 130,747 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 130,741 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 110,173 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 100,539 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 93,299 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 84,442 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 73,305 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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S920 OCU is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 S920 OCU, 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 S920 OCU registered?

S920 OCU is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S920 OCU safe to buy?

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