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S995 EUA

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,940 mi
Last recorded148,940 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS995 EUA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 148,940 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 148,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 138,546 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 138,455 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate cracked

small hole ns headlight

small play os lower ball joint

suspect rear gearbox mount to be worn

Pass 2 Jun 2009 134,878 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 134,878 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2008 126,639 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel cap broken, although still maintains a good seal

Fail 20 May 2008 126,639 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel cap broken, although still maintains a good seal

Pass 17 Feb 2007 108,654 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 108,282 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear nearside and rear offside tyres starting to crack

rear nearside tyre worn inside edge

slight oil leak steering rack area

Pass 7 Dec 2005 103,865 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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S995 EUA is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 S995 EUA, 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 S995 EUA registered?

S995 EUA is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 1998.

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