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S298 KGN

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

206,390 mi
Last recorded206,390 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS298 KGN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 206,390 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 206,390 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 203,380 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 203,380 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front and o/s/r tyres worn on outer edges close to cord exposures

Pass 29 Dec 2014 199,735 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Dec 2014 199,735 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Dec 2013 195,639 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 195,487 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 187,547 miles

ADVISE AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 178,643 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 170,532 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 170,532 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 161,602 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 161,602 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 148,651 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 129,877 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 129,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 112,252 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 112,252 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

centre brake light, one bulb failed

near side wiper split

Pass 6 Jan 2006 94,068 miles

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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S298 KGN is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 98,368 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 S298 KGN, 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 27 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S298 KGN is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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