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S926 NGN

1998 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

151,817 mi
Last recorded151,817 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS926 NGN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 151,817 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 151,817 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s (2.2.B.1f)

passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed o/s/r (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 141,514 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 141,514 miles

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 134,825 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 134,825 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 127,881 miles
Fail 27 May 2013 127,844 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 117,786 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight leak steering

Pass 25 May 2011 111,276 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 103,324 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 25 May 2010 103,155 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 27 May 2009 92,199 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 88,856 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 88,819 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 81,570 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Oct 2007 81,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 75,358 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 67,833 miles

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

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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S926 NGN is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S926 NGN, 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 S926 NGN registered?

S926 NGN is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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