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S923 NNL

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

138,104 mi
Last recorded138,104 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS923 NNL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2013 138,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2013 137,776 miles

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

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2012 131,725 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Feb 2012 131,696 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 126,512 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 118,953 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2010 118,953 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 111,499 miles

Oil leak

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2009 111,345 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 104,358 miles

offside rear parking brake slightly weak in operation

Pass 12 Feb 2007 97,426 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Feb 2007 97,426 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 79,482 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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S923 NNL is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S923 NNL, 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 S923 NNL registered?

S923 NNL is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 October 1998.

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