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K88 BLS

1998 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,386 mi
Last recorded135,386 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK88 BLS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 135,386 miles

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

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

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

engine oil level low

Pass 10 May 2014 130,081 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2014 130,063 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 122,065 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 121,070 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 121,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 114,720 miles

Battery loose.

Exhaust bolts/nuts and brackets rusty.

O/s/f shocker rusty.

Rear brake pipes and flexy unions rusty.

Rear indicator bulbs going white.

Sill trims fitted unable to inspect properly.

Suspension feels weak all round.

Travel in park brake lever.

X2 child seats fitted,n/s/f and o/s/r.

Fail 20 Oct 2010 114,720 miles

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

Battery loose.

Exhaust bolts/nuts and brackets rusty.

N/s/r tyre at 0mm on edges.

Nail in o/s/f tyre and worn on edges,inner at 0mm,outer at 1.6mm.

O/s/f shocker rusty.

O/s/r tyre at 0mm on inner and 1.6mm on outer.

Rear brake pipes and flexy unions rusty.

Rear indicator bulbs going white.

Sill trims fitted unable to inspect properly.

Suspension feels weak all round.

Travel in park brake lever.

X2 child seats fitted,n/s/f and o/s/r.

Pass 2 Nov 2009 106,239 miles

off side front inn arch been welded

slight binding near side rear brake

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 25 Feb 2009 106,183 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 106,140 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2008 94,634 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 84,663 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine leak

handbrake high

Pass 9 Feb 2007 84,663 miles

engine leak

handbrake high

Pass 17 Jan 2006 73,384 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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K88 BLS is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K88 BLS, 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 K88 BLS registered?

K88 BLS is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 July 1998.

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