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S935 TJX

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,010 mi
Last recorded114,010 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS935 TJX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 114,010 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 106,104 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel where the steering rack attach to body (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 106,104 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel where the steering rack attach to body (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 105,287 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive *Servo corroded* (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner part of wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage- steering rack gaiter area

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSR COIL SPRING AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

parking brake low efficiency 16%

Pass 18 Jul 2017 100,957 miles

Body has slight corrosion osr coil spring area (6.1.B.2)

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

nsr tyre -inner shoulder worn partially

Fail 17 Jul 2017 100,957 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO MAJOR EXHAUST LEAK (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases LEAKS FROM : REAR JOINT AND FRONT JOINT CONNECTIONS (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cracks on outer shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Body has slight corrosion osr coil spring area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit start to crack, has a nail (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner shoulder worn ()

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 95,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres start to crack

Fail 29 Jul 2016 95,553 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure SPLIT APART (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cracks on the outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres start to crack

Pass 30 Jul 2015 89,727 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/r tyres slight peresced

Fail 30 Jul 2015 89,727 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s/r tyres slight peresced

Pass 2 Aug 2014 85,034 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure

Pass 28 Jun 2013 82,063 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 82,063 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)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 80,756 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 80,756 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 78,796 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 78,796 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 75,778 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 74,689 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 74,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 67,173 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 61,225 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 61,225 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2005 55,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 55,425 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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S935 TJX is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S935 TJX, 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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S935 TJX is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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