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N140 EKP

1996 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,631 mi
Last recorded108,631 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN140 EKP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2011 108,631 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

wipers need replacing soon but usable

Pass 18 Sep 2009 100,542 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 95,410 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front track control arm rubber bush worn but not excessively

Fail 16 Sep 2008 95,334 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front track control arm rubber bush worn but not excessively

Pass 14 Sep 2007 87,468 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 14 Sep 2007 87,468 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2006 83,772 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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N140 EKP is a 1996 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N140 EKP, 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 30 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 N140 EKP registered?

N140 EKP is a 1996 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N140 EKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N140 EKP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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