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S967 NGN

1998 Saab 9-3 S Turbo

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

142,281 mi
Last recorded142,281 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 S Turbo110,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS967 NGN
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S Turbo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2008 142,281 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 142,265 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 142,182 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

chip in screen just in spec for swept area

Pass 4 Sep 2007 127,894 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 127,894 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 113,324 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 113,324 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 102,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

filler cap tho sealing,is in poor condition

Fail 26 Aug 2005 102,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

filler cap tho sealing,is in poor condition

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S Turbo?

Based on 1,094 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
7,581
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
position lamp(s) not working 53
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 29
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S967 NGN is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S Turbo in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 S Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 110,524 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 S Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S967 NGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 S Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-3 S Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S967 NGN is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S Turbo, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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