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S941 UDX

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,561 mi
Last recorded152,561 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS941 UDX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 152,561 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 141,855 miles

heavy corrosion on both front shocker casings

Pass 12 Jun 2010 135,863 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 135,861 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 134,572 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 134,282 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 126,424 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 121,959 miles

front number plate deteriorated not to excess

steering rack bushes worn causing movement in rack

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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S941 UDX is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S941 UDX, 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 S941 UDX registered?

S941 UDX is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 October 1998.

Is S941 UDX safe to buy?

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