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S941 NGN

1998 Saab 9-3 SE

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

120,564 mi
Last recorded120,564 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 SE104,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS941 NGN
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2008 120,564 miles

both front strut casings getting rusty

exhaust noisey and very rusty

n/s/r light lens damaged

Fail 1 Dec 2008 120,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front strut casings getting rusty

exhaust noisey and very rusty

n/s/r light lens damaged

Fail 1 May 2008 117,853 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside rear light lense cracked

slight p.a.s leak from offside of rack

Pass 3 May 2007 110,419 miles

advises as vt 32 651823127155

Fail 3 May 2007 110,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise condition of front number plate

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 101,862 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

advise condition of front number plate

advise gear box leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Apr 2006 101,862 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

advise condition of front number plate

advise gear box leaking oil

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE?

Based on 1,167 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
6,897
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
position lamp(s) not working 39
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Direction indicator incorrect colour 23
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S941 NGN is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 104,644 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S941 NGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S941 NGN registered?

S941 NGN is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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