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S987 SAT

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,275 mi
Last recorded93,275 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS987 SAT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2009 93,275 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 89,430 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 89,430 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 87,188 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 81,684 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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S987 SAT is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S987 SAT, 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 S987 SAT?

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What year was S987 SAT registered?

S987 SAT is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 September 1998.

Is S987 SAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S987 SAT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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