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S964 RNO

1998 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,298 mi
Last recorded90,298 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS964 RNO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 90,298 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 89,461 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 89,100 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 88,872 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 85,827 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 85,827 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 83,253 miles

slight blow rear exhaust joint

Pass 11 Dec 2018 80,701 miles

rust to rear exhaust box and clamp

Pass 4 Dec 2017 78,562 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

SLIGHT BLOW REAR EXHAUST BOX AND RUST

Pass 29 Dec 2016 77,585 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust centre and rear silencers in poor condition but not blowing

Fail 12 Dec 2016 77,565 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bulkhead split behind servo (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust centre and rear silencers in poor condition but not blowing

Pass 9 Dec 2015 75,892 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 74,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 74,320 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 72,374 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 72,374 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 69,841 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 66,464 miles

Slight movement in steering rack

Pass 7 Sep 2010 63,577 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 63,577 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 60,831 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tyre becoming perished

Fail 7 Sep 2009 60,831 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tyre becoming perished

Pass 19 Nov 2007 59,926 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 54,240 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 50,493 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2004 46,657 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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S964 RNO is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 S964 RNO, 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 S964 RNO registered?

S964 RNO is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 September 1998.

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