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S466 ROR

1998 Saab 9-3 SE

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,546 mi
Last recorded156,546 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 SE104,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS466 ROR
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2009 156,546 miles

Bulkhead starting to split

Engine management light on

Both front tyres worn close to limits

Exhaust rear mount and clamp missing

N/S headlight cracked

N/S/R and centre rear seat belt catch covers broken

Pass 8 May 2008 148,924 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 142,660 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2007 142,660 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 130,407 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 130,407 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

OFF SIDE FRONT INNER DRIVE SHAFT GATOR SPLIT AND LEAKING .

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE?

Based on 1,167 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
6,897
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
position lamp(s) not working 39
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Direction indicator incorrect colour 23
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S466 ROR is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 104,644 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S466 ROR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S466 ROR is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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