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SHP 89

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

61,037 mi
Last recorded61,037 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHP 89
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 61,037 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 60,842 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 60,074 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 59,857 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 59,347 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 59,347 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 58,917 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 58,375 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 57,776 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 56,894 miles

Cover sills fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 55,307 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 53,690 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 52,177 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 49,836 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 47,669 miles

rear tyres inner edges wearing

Pass 19 Jul 2012 45,847 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 27 Jul 2011 42,570 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 40,470 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 36,497 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 34,370 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 32,578 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 31,114 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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SHP 89 is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 SHP 89, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SHP 89 registered?

SHP 89 is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is SHP 89 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SHP 89 shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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