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S753 ONR

1998 Saab 9-3 S Tid

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

284,256 mi
Last recorded284,256 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2007
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 S Tid135,420 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS753 ONR
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S Tid
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2007 284,256 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 260,816 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 260,815 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Aug 2006 260,512 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

headlight washer pipe leaking behind grille.

suspension covered in oil ?? has or had a leak.power steering very noisey.

Pass 12 Aug 2005 227,950 miles

washer bottle may be leaking.

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S Tid?

Based on 460 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
11,429
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19
position lamp(s) not working 16
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 13
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12
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S753 ONR is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S Tid in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 S Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 135,420 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 S Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S753 ONR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S753 ONR registered?

S753 ONR is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S Tid, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is S753 ONR safe to buy?

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