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S106 KTF

1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,381 mi
Last recorded140,381 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo109,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS106 KTF
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2011 140,381 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 140,381 miles

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

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

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

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

allbrake discs pitted

Pass 5 Jan 2010 132,208 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Jan 2010 132,208 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 132,190 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

clips inscure on fuel tank neck

Pass 11 Jul 2008 128,566 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 122,891 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 116,646 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 109,805 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo?

Based on 2,405 MOT tests across 542 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
7,807
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Registration plate lamp not working 38
brake disc excessively pitted 37
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S106 KTF is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 109,396 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 SE Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S106 KTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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S106 KTF is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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