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S927 MRA

1998 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,799 mi
Last recorded126,799 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS927 MRA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 126,799 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 126,799 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2010 123,283 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 123,283 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 117,027 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2009 117,027 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 112,326 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 107,078 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 100,165 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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S927 MRA is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S927 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 S927 MRA registered?

S927 MRA is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 October 1998.

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