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S95 UEC

1998 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,514 mi
Last recorded101,514 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS95 UEC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 101,514 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 99,335 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 96,614 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 93,826 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 91,807 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 89,589 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 88,294 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 88,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 84,751 miles

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

engine check light on

exhaust front flexy pipe in poor condition

tread wearing low on both rear tyres and also are perished

tread wearing low on o/s/f tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2012 80,792 miles

both rear tyres in poor condition

engine check light on

exhaust flexy pipe in poor condition

very bad oil leak (poss gear box oil cooler)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 77,520 miles

both rear tyres side walls starting to crack

Pass 22 Jul 2010 72,793 miles

both rear tyres cracks in tread and side walls in poor condition

Fail 22 Jul 2010 72,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both rear tyres cracks in tread and side walls in poor condition

Pass 22 Jul 2009 65,260 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 58,447 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/rear rim damaged

n/s/rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 7 Jul 2008 58,447 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/rear rim damaged

n/s/rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 7 Jun 2007 52,307 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 43,535 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 UEC is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UEC, 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 S95 UEC registered?

S95 UEC is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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