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XUJ 62S

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,858 mi
Last recorded145,858 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUJ 62S
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 145,858 miles

Nearside Front floor rusty

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 145,850 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front floor rusty

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 140,986 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 31 Jan 2017 140,986 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 1 Feb 2016 136,649 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 136,649 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 124,111 miles

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust box and pipe assy corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2013 108,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Dec 2013 108,280 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 100,176 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 98,437 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 96,100 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 95,566 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 94,839 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 94,001 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 92,813 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 92,614 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside head light wiper

permit and backing in wiper sweep

Pass 5 Apr 2005 90,416 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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XUJ 62S is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XUJ 62S, 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 XUJ 62S registered?

XUJ 62S is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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