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S951 ADO

1998 Saab 9-3 SE Tid

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,234 mi
Last recorded178,234 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Tid137,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS951 ADO
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Tid
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2009 178,234 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 159,127 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 141,414 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

front and rear no plates faded

p/a/s leak inconclusive with engine covers fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2006 133,448 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 133,448 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Tid?

Based on 3,370 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
9,627
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 227
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 130
position lamp(s) not working 89
parking brake recording little or no effort 83
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 82
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S951 ADO is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Tid in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 137,574 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 SE Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S951 ADO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S951 ADO registered?

S951 ADO is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Tid, first registered on 13 October 1998.

Is S951 ADO safe to buy?

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