MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,239 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
o/s/f indicator/postion lamp has some damage
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
engine oil leak filter corroded
o/s/f indicator/postion lamp has some damage
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S97 APG is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 103,203 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S97 APG, 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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How do I check the history of S97 APG?
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What year was S97 APG registered?
S97 APG is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 October 1998.
Is S97 APG safe to buy?
The MOT history for S97 APG 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.
Does S97 APG have outstanding finance?
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