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S93 AVL

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

205,997 mi
Last recorded205,997 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS93 AVL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 205,997 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 194,807 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 183,648 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 183,648 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 171,436 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 171,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 158,974 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 145,974 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 31 May 2007 145,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 May 2006 132,323 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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S93 AVL is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S93 AVL, 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 S93 AVL registered?

S93 AVL is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 August 1998.

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