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S940 NGN

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,282 mi
Last recorded105,282 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS940 NGN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2019 105,282 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective damaged (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side lamp (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front no plate cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

alloy wheels slightly buckled/dented

body work damage

front panel underside cross member dented/damaged

parking brake travel getting high

rear exhaust tail pipe dented/damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2018 100,675 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 99,473 miles

ALL brake discs are corroded and noisey in operation

BOTH rear indicator bulbs colour is deteriorating

Fail 7 Apr 2017 99,458 miles

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

ALL brake discs are corroded and noisey in operation

BOTH rear indicator bulbs colour is deteriorating

Pass 11 Apr 2015 98,151 miles

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

Oil leak from nearside driveshaft seal

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 94,067 miles

Corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch within 30 CM of suspension mountings.

Earthing lead to gear box nearside is in a poor condition.

Gearbox leaking oil from nearside driveshaft seal area.

Suspect engine/gearbox mounting / stabiliser deteriorating. ( engine moves when driven )

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Apr 2014 94,067 miles

Corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch within 30 CM of suspension mountings.

Earthing lead to gear box nearside is in a poor condition.

Gearbox leaking oil from nearside driveshaft seal area.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Suspect engine/gearbox mounting / stabiliser deteriorating. ( engine moves when driven )

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Apr 2013 90,397 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 88,190 miles

Nearside rear brake hose ferrule corroded very near to limits.

Pass 20 Apr 2011 84,488 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2010 80,002 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2010 80,002 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2009 75,312 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 71,119 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 65,658 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 60,029 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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S940 NGN is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S940 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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S940 NGN is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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