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KCZ 8548

1998 Saab 9-3

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,097 mi
Last recorded114,097 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCZ 8548
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 114,097 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 114,097 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 106,556 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 100,766 miles

air bag light on

Fail 27 Jul 2012 100,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

air bag light on

Pass 21 Jul 2011 91,220 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 90,476 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 88,583 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 88,583 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 86,581 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 84,823 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Fail 24 Jul 2007 84,823 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 82,754 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 80,529 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 80,460 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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KCZ 8548 is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KCZ 8548, 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 KCZ 8548 registered?

KCZ 8548 is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is KCZ 8548 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KCZ 8548 shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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