MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,424 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S Turbo?
Based on 1,094 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S228 KCS is a 1999 Saab 9-3 S Turbo in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1999 Saab 9-3 S Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 103,742 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 Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S228 KCS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9-3 S Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Saab 9-3 S Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was S228 KCS registered?
S228 KCS is a 1999 Saab 9-3 S Turbo, first registered on 16 January 1999.
Is S228 KCS safe to buy?
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