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S977 RNO

1998 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

83,439 mi
Last recorded83,439 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS977 RNO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 83,439 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 82,640 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 82,640 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 79,564 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

One rear exhaust silencer hangers missing

Pass 26 Apr 2016 76,709 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 76,709 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 76,675 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

surface corrosion all steering and suspension parts due to standing but still o/k

Pass 29 Apr 2014 76,631 miles

Centre exhaust bax corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2014 76,631 miles

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

Centre exhaust bax corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2013 76,541 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

wipers poor

Pass 30 Mar 2012 76,352 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 76,168 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 75,844 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 74,789 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 72,704 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 67,744 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 65,325 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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S977 RNO is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S977 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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S977 RNO is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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