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S326 VKK

1998 Saab 9-3 SE Tid

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

108,034 mi
Last recorded108,034 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Tid137,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS326 VKK
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Tid
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 108,034 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 106,460 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 106,458 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 104,621 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion middle of floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion middle of floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 103,113 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 101,498 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 99,740 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 98,205 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 95,449 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 92,930 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 90,248 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 86,408 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 80,942 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 75,770 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Tid?

Based on 3,370 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
9,627
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 227
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 130
position lamp(s) not working 89
parking brake recording little or no effort 83
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 82
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S326 VKK is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Tid in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 137,574 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 SE Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S326 VKK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S326 VKK registered?

S326 VKK is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Tid, first registered on 24 December 1998.

Is S326 VKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S326 VKK shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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