MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,347 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
unneven tread-wear on both rear tyres
unneven tread-wear on both rear tyres
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
handbrake travel quite long
nearside rear flexi brake hose ferrils corroding
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo?
Based on 2,405 MOT tests across 542 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S167 KCS is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 S167 KCS, 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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What year was S167 KCS registered?
S167 KCS is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo, first registered on 25 August 1998.
Is S167 KCS safe to buy?
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