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S991 NBD

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,179 mi
Last recorded147,179 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS991 NBD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 147,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 139,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 135,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

handbrake release button in poor condition

play in front seats

power steering pipes corroded

rear brake ferrells corroded

welding repair n/s front floorpan

Pass 17 Nov 2008 122,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front shock absorbers corroded

front tyres worn low on edges

movement o/s front seat

o/s rear brake disc corroded

power steering pipes corroded

wipers worn

Fail 17 Nov 2008 122,829 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front shock absorbers corroded

front tyres worn low on edges

movement o/s front seat

o/s rear brake disc corroded

power steering pipes corroded

wipers worn

Pass 1 Nov 2007 109,350 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

check engine light on

child seat fitted n/s rear seat belt

dampness around power steering pipes

exhaust system in poor condition

hand brake realease button ,missing but can be releasted

o/s front seatbelt slightly frayed

Fail 1 Nov 2007 109,350 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

check engine light on

child seat fitted n/s rear seat belt

dampness around power steering pipes

exhaust system in poor condition

heavy dampness n/s rear shock absorber

o/s front seatbelt slightly frayed

slight dampness o/s rear shock absorber

Pass 3 Nov 2006 94,355 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 94,355 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine oil leaks

exhaust heavly corroded

handbrake travel high

large stone chip in windscreen

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge close to legal limit

rear number plate water damaged

rubber suspension bushes age cracking

Pass 9 Nov 2005 80,351 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 80,351 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

brake fluid level on minimum mark

handbrake travel high

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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S991 NBD is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S991 NBD, 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 S991 NBD registered?

S991 NBD is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S991 NBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S991 NBD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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