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S945 LLX

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

163,882 mi
Last recorded163,882 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS945 LLX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 163,882 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 163,485 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 151,959 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 145,303 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 130,450 miles

Centre and rear exhaust slightly corroded

Child seat fitted to both rear seats

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Steering colum top bearing slightly worn

Pass 13 Oct 2014 116,796 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

centre exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre wearing on inner raised edge

power steering rack damp with oil

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2013 105,222 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre worn on raised edges

offside front tyre wearing on raised edges

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2013 105,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre worn on raised edges

offside front tyre wearing on raised edges

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2012 92,596 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 83,785 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 80,770 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 72,513 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 63,385 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight steering column movement.Condensation n/s/f head lamp.N/S/R tyre worn inner tread area.Slight unbalance rear foot brake.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 May 2007 55,433 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 47,435 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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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S945 LLX is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S945 LLX, 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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S945 LLX is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 August 1998.

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