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K13 ALJ

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,573 mi
Last recorded121,573 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK13 ALJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 121,573 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 25 May 2017 119,688 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on shoulders

rear silencer corroded

Near side rear tyre very badly worn on inner shoulder, advise replace.

Fail 4 May 2017 119,655 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch location (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 111,037 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 111,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer walls splitting (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 103,904 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 103,904 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 97,569 miles

offside rear (205/50/16) slightly out of shape

Fail 10 Apr 2014 97,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside rear (205/50/16) slightly out of shape

Fail 24 Mar 2014 97,546 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 97,024 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 95,643 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 94,313 miles

Bulkhead repair starting to crack.

Pass 28 Sep 2009 92,712 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 89,863 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight movement in steering rack probably caused by bulk head starting to spilt.

Fail 11 Aug 2008 89,862 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight movement in steering rack probably caused by bulk head starting to spilt.

Pass 8 Oct 2007 87,994 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 86,994 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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K13 ALJ is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K13 ALJ, 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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K13 ALJ is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 August 1998.

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