CarVerify

Free Car Check

S934 NNL

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,616 mi
Last recorded105,616 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS934 NNL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 105,616 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 105,613 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 99,749 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 97,511 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

under vehicle and rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 19 May 2014 95,446 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 3 May 2014 95,272 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 91,252 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Apr 2013 91,242 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 84,983 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 83,044 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 76,670 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 64,183 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 63,077 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 7 Apr 2008 63,077 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear tyre has small cracks in the side wall

Pass 27 Mar 2007 60,408 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 57,708 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 57,701 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2005 53,274 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S934 NNL is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S934 NNL?

You can check the full history of S934 NNL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S934 NNL registered?

S934 NNL is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 December 1998.

Is S934 NNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S934 NNL shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S934 NNL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S934 NNL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.