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S97 TJN

1998 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

159,981 mi
Last recorded159,981 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS97 TJN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 159,981 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 153,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 153,085 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 148,677 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan area (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres cracking and wearing

Pass 24 Sep 2014 142,815 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 136,859 miles

offside front headlight damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2012 131,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front foglamps broken

exhaust centrepipe and rear silencer rusted and thin

gearbox damp,oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2011 124,531 miles

Both front suspension legs corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 124,531 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both front suspension legs corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 117,053 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills due to plastic sill covers.

2. Front tyres wearing low.

Fail 9 Dec 2010 117,053 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

1. Unable to inspect outer sills due to plastic sill covers.

2. Front tyres wearing low.

Pass 30 Dec 2009 109,309 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 102,305 miles

offside and nearside front tyres on limit

Fail 31 Dec 2008 102,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside and nearside front tyres on limit

Pass 14 Nov 2007 92,961 miles

nearside front fog lamp damaged

Pass 8 Nov 2006 81,168 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 72,489 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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S97 TJN 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 76.5%.

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 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 S97 TJN, 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 S97 TJN registered?

S97 TJN is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 November 1998.

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