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S939 NGN

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

60,338 mi
Last recorded60,338 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS939 NGN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2014 60,338 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 52,481 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 47,949 miles

Offside front tyre worn to limit

Pass 9 Nov 2010 46,180 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 42,884 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 39,894 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 36,851 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 36,851 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 33,025 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 29,220 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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S939 NGN is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S939 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.

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What year was S939 NGN registered?

S939 NGN is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S939 NGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S939 NGN shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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