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S924 CUY

1998 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

158,496 mi
Last recorded158,496 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS924 CUY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 158,496 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 154,683 miles

front tyreswearing on innner edge, ADVISE TRACKING CHECK

Fail 4 Sep 2012 154,683 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front tyreswearing on innner edge, ADVISE TRACKING CHECK

Pass 17 Jun 2011 147,549 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 147,511 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

heat sheild loose

rack damp

rear chassi spring tops corroded

Pass 26 May 2010 138,328 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 May 2010 138,328 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 May 2009 131,654 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 131,590 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 126,643 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 126,643 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 119,084 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 111,487 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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S924 CUY is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Green 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 S924 CUY, 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

How do I check the history of S924 CUY?

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What year was S924 CUY registered?

S924 CUY is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 August 1998.

Is S924 CUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S924 CUY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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