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S952 EUA

1998 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,316 mi
Last recorded130,316 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS952 EUA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 130,316 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 130,316 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 126,549 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 120,182 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 116,429 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 112,668 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 108,580 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 108,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 106,750 miles

tyre sidewall cracking on n/s/r.

Pass 20 Jul 2012 103,339 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 94,961 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 94,961 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 86,867 miles

o/s/r tyre wall cracked

Pass 23 Jun 2009 76,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 76,235 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front tyres

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

o/s/r tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2008 75,983 miles

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

front tyres are wearing on edges.

o/s/f seatbelt is twisted.

Pass 7 Feb 2007 72,206 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2007 72,206 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 70,054 miles

N/S washer jets blocked.

Rear brake pads getting low.

Rear exhaust very rusty.

Brake fluid level low.

Front brake pads getting low.

Front number plate loose.

Both front wiper blades worn and not clearing screen very well.

Slight damage to N/S/R seatbelt webbing.

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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S952 EUA is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S952 EUA, 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 S952 EUA registered?

S952 EUA is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 October 1998.

Is S952 EUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S952 EUA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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