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S95 NSN

1998 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,764 mi
Last recorded78,764 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS95 NSN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2011 78,764 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 75,083 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 70,802 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 68,446 miles

FRONT POWER STEERING PIPES CORROED

Fail 22 Feb 2008 68,446 miles

FRONT POWER STEERING PIPES CORROED

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 66,563 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 64,452 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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S95 NSN is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S95 NSN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S95 NSN?

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What year was S95 NSN registered?

S95 NSN is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 October 1998.

Is S95 NSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S95 NSN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S95 NSN have outstanding finance?

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