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S929 NNL

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,909 mi
Last recorded92,909 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS929 NNL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 92,909 miles

exhaust heavily corroded slight blow at rear and front

near side rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Jun 2015 89,027 miles

exhaust deteriorating & leaking, not see rear inner brake pads

Pass 30 Jun 2014 87,437 miles

exhaust deteriorating & leaking

Fail 25 Jun 2014 87,407 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

exhaust deteriorating & leaking

Pass 10 Jun 2013 82,083 miles

o/s/f tyres worn edges

Fail 10 Jun 2013 82,083 miles

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

o/s/f tyres worn edges

Pass 12 Jun 2012 77,679 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 72,934 miles

rear exhaust box very corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2011 72,934 miles

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

rear exhaust box very corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2010 66,491 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Jun 2009 60,736 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 24 Jun 2009 60,736 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2008 59,658 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2007 57,213 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 54,291 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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S929 NNL is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S929 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.

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What year was S929 NNL registered?

S929 NNL is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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