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S959 YOW

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

112,338 mi
Last recorded112,338 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS959 YOW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 112,338 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 111,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 26 Jun 2020 110,616 miles

Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced inner arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 109,045 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 106,954 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 104,873 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox mount (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 104,873 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox mount (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 101,271 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage steering rack area (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 101,271 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage steering rack area (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 97,969 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 97,959 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 95,029 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 92,020 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 88,370 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 84,705 miles

rear tyre wearing uneven may cose road nose

Pass 9 Mar 2010 80,767 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 76,480 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 72,351 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 72,351 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 67,949 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 63,383 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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S959 YOW is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 S959 YOW, 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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S959 YOW is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 December 1998.

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