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S934 NGN

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,528 mi
Last recorded142,528 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS934 NGN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 142,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

offside headlight lens cracked

rear exhaust heat shield has corroded off and resting on exhaust

Pass 29 Jun 2011 133,447 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

offside front floor damaged sealer cracked

offside headlight lens cracked

rear exhaust heat shield corroded off

Fail 29 Jun 2011 133,447 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre distorted and worn close to limit

offside front floor damaged sealer cracked

offside headlight lens cracked

rear exhaust heat shield corroded off

Fail 12 Jul 2010 121,198 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

offside headlamp cracked and broken

Pass 12 Jul 2010 121,198 miles

offside headlamp cracked and broken

Pass 16 Jul 2009 106,529 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust heat shield corroded off

Pass 25 Jul 2008 100,752 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 87,263 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 74,405 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 74,402 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2005 71,433 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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S934 NGN is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 S934 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S934 NGN registered?

S934 NGN is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S934 NGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S934 NGN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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