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R447 KFS

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,630 mi
Last recorded142,630 miles
Recorded on21 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR447 KFS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2010 142,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

air bag light on

Fail 14 May 2010 142,627 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

air bag light on

Pass 15 Jun 2009 132,588 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 132,588 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 123,690 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 123,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2007 113,525 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 103,321 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 98,027 miles

O/s/f lower arm bottom bush worn. †Rear brake pipe corroded. †Rear exhaust in poor condition.

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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R447 KFS is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R447 KFS, 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 R447 KFS registered?

R447 KFS is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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