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UBZ 2155

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,919 mi
Last recorded129,919 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBZ 2155
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 129,919 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 129,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 126,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre & rear exhaust boxes corroding

front windscreen wipers slightly smearing

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorating & wearing on inner edge

rear number plate slightly deteriorating

Fail 7 Jan 2015 126,221 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre & rear exhaust boxes corroding

front windscreen wipers slightly smearing

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorating & wearing on inner edge

rear number plate slightly deteriorating

Pass 6 Feb 2014 119,041 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 119,039 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 114,641 miles

corrosion on both rear brake flex ferrules

corrosion on offside front strut tube

damage on front number plate

exhaust flex joint deteriorated and blowing slightly

rear number plate delaminated

sideskirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

slight corrosion on rear chassis legs by coil springs

Pass 7 Feb 2012 112,570 miles

both rear flex ferrules corroded

offside front coil spring broken (not weak) on lower end

offside front strut tube near corrosion limit

Pass 3 Feb 2011 109,686 miles

corrosion on both rear brake flex ferrules

nearside front strut tube near corrosion limit

nearside headlight near definition limit

nearside rear tyre near wear limit on inner edge and cracking

not all bulbs in high level brake light are working

offside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

rear exhaust box deteriorated

slight oil stain around radiator area

Pass 8 Feb 2010 106,574 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion near limit in on both front strut tubes

deterioration on rear exhaust box

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 5 Feb 2009 102,178 miles

corrosion on strut tubes

Pass 9 Jan 2008 96,074 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

offside front strut trube corroded slightly

rear exhaust section ands clamp deteriorated

rear number plate delaminating

wear in offside front suspension arm outer bush

Pass 11 Jan 2007 89,128 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 79,500 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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UBZ 2155 is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 UBZ 2155, 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 UBZ 2155 registered?

UBZ 2155 is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is UBZ 2155 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UBZ 2155 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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