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S944 AHR

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,479 mi
Last recorded143,479 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS944 AHR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 143,479 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 140,770 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 132,747 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 126,787 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 126,779 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Nov 2007 118,829 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/side and n/side front tyres wearing on inside

Pass 2 Nov 2007 118,829 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/side and n/side front tyres wearing on inside

Pass 27 Nov 2006 99,596 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 99,542 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 94,067 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 94,067 miles

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

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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S944 AHR is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S944 AHR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S944 AHR registered?

S944 AHR is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 September 1998.

Is S944 AHR safe to buy?

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