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S956 WJN

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,216 mi
Last recorded109,216 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS956 WJN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 109,216 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 102,927 miles

EML on

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 97,198 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 97,082 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 91,236 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 84,807 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 84,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 79,212 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 71,225 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 56,748 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 56,748 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 53,143 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wall deteriorating

Fail 12 Aug 2009 53,143 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

n/s/r tyre wall deteriorating

Fail 11 Aug 2008 49,982 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 11 Aug 2008 49,982 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 24 Aug 2007 45,138 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 42,756 miles

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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S956 WJN is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S956 WJN, 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 S956 WJN registered?

S956 WJN is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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The MOT history for S956 WJN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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