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THZ 1587

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,113 mi
Last recorded129,113 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHZ 1587
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 129,113 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres starting to misshape

Pass 28 Apr 2014 121,745 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres slight uneven wear on inner edges

oil round gearbox no leaks detected

Fail 26 Apr 2014 121,745 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres slight uneven wear on inner edges

oil round gearbox no leaks detected

Pass 1 May 2013 117,309 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 117,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 109,580 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 106,003 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 97,542 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 94,921 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2009 94,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 89,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 89,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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THZ 1587 is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 THZ 1587, 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 THZ 1587 registered?

THZ 1587 is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 September 1998.

Is THZ 1587 safe to buy?

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