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S972 RNO

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,244 mi
Last recorded97,244 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS972 RNO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 97,244 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 92,974 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 88,124 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 85,755 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 83,564 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 80,427 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 77,721 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre inner edge worn smooth

Fail 2 Jul 2009 77,720 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 73,766 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 71,896 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2008 71,895 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 69,532 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 69,532 miles

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 65,841 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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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.

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