MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,244 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front door damaged
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion around coil spring (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion around coil spring (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
offside front tyre inner edge worn smooth
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nail in offside rear tyre
offside front tyre inner edge worn smooth
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front suspension noisey
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
rear engine mount worn
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
bulk head possibly cracked / movement at steering rack and brake servo when the steering is rocked
exhaust heat shield insecure
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
bulk head possibly cracked / movement at steering rack and brake servo when the steering is rocked
exhaust heat shield insecure
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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S972 RNO is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 S972 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 S972 RNO registered?
S972 RNO is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 September 1998.
Is S972 RNO safe to buy?
The MOT history for S972 RNO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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