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S959 EUA

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,782 mi
Last recorded135,782 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS959 EUA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2009 135,782 miles

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

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2009 135,782 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2008 126,234 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 126,234 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 110,025 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 239,565 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 239,565 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S959 EUA is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S959 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 S959 EUA registered?

S959 EUA is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S959 EUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S959 EUA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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