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S214 KGN

1998 Saab 9-3 S Tid

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

217,502 mi
Last recorded217,502 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2007
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 S Tid135,420 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS214 KGN
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S Tid
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2007 217,502 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 217,502 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 206,644 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 206,644 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S Tid?

Based on 460 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
11,429
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19
position lamp(s) not working 16
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 13
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12
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S214 KGN is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S Tid in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 S Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 135,420 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 S Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S214 KGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S214 KGN registered?

S214 KGN is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S Tid, first registered on 15 October 1998.

Is S214 KGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S214 KGN shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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