MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,965 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
handbrake needs adjusting,n/s wiper split but cleaning screen
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
handbrake needs adjusting,n/s wiper split but cleaning screen
rear exhaust clamp corroded
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S?
Based on 1,366 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S973 EUA is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 110,067 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S973 EUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9-3 S typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-3 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was S973 EUA registered?
S973 EUA is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S, first registered on 21 August 1998.
Is S973 EUA safe to buy?
The MOT history for S973 EUA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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