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S993 APG

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

153,841 mi
Last recorded153,841 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS993 APG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 153,841 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 153,841 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 150,246 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 150,246 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 143,758 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 143,753 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 138,164 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 138,153 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 130,299 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2014 130,290 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2013 121,907 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2013 121,907 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 118,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 118,943 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 116,896 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 114,675 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 112,642 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 107,818 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 96,375 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 96,375 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 86,276 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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S993 APG is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 S993 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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What year was S993 APG registered?

S993 APG is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 December 1998.

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