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S973 RNO

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

171,197 mi
Last recorded171,197 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS973 RNO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 171,197 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

surface rust underneath due to being stood for a period of time

Pass 12 Oct 2010 169,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Oct 2009 152,071 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

sill covers fitted at time of test.

Pass 10 Oct 2008 139,286 miles

slight movement and leak from p.a.s rack

Fail 8 Oct 2008 139,286 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight movement and leak from p.a.s rack

Pass 23 Aug 2007 123,912 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 118,133 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 118,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 104,414 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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S973 RNO is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S973 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 S973 RNO registered?

S973 RNO is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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