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S452 RLK

1998 Saab 9-3 S

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

126,660 mi
Last recorded126,660 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 S110,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS452 RLK
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 11 Jun 2011 126,660 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 106,292 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 91,055 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 81,043 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 69,983 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 68,130 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 63,266 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S?

Based on 1,366 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
7,378
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 79
position lamp(s) not working 60
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 44
Direction indicator incorrect colour 39
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38
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S452 RLK is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 110,067 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S452 RLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S452 RLK registered?

S452 RLK is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S452 RLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S452 RLK shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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