MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,884 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front shock casings rusty
power steering rack damp
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front shock casings rusty
power steering rack damp
Nail in offside rear tyre
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
fuel cap seal deteriorated
rear footbrakes imbalanced by 30%
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front brake discs worn
rear brake discs corroded
Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
o/s/r seat belt catch surround broken but not affecting operation
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Front number plate insecure, o/s
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
o/s/r seat belt catch surround broken but not affecting operation
o/s/r tyre perished
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
offside rear tyre sidewall cracking up
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S965 NFJ is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 S965 NFJ, 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 S965 NFJ registered?
S965 NFJ is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 December 1998.
Is S965 NFJ safe to buy?
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