MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,282 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ALL brake discs are corroded and noisey in operation
BOTH rear indicator bulbs colour is deteriorating
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
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)
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
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
Nearside rear brake hose ferrule corroded very near to limits.
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
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
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
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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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.
Is S940 NGN safe to buy?
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