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S958 ADO

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

126,263 mi
Last recorded126,263 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS958 ADO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 126,263 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 126,234 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 126,231 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 126,206 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 121,436 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 121,343 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 116,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 109,183 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 109,013 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 101,628 miles

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

Exhaust rear heat shield insecure.

Fuel filler pipe hose clips corroded.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 101,628 miles

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

Exhaust rear heat shield insecure.

Fuel filler pipe hose clips corroded.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 95,035 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 95,035 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 88,942 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 83,219 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 83,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

offside rear tyre run off

rear exhaust rubber splitting

Pass 19 Sep 2007 76,540 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 76,540 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 69,350 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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S958 ADO is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S958 ADO, 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 S958 ADO registered?

S958 ADO is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 August 1998.

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