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S520 EOK

1998 Saab 9-3 SE

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,984 mi
Last recorded119,984 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 SE104,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS520 EOK
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2009 119,984 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 115,853 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 115,853 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 110,438 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag warning light on

slight oil leak off side of engine

warning red triangle light on

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE?

Based on 1,167 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
6,897
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
position lamp(s) not working 39
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Direction indicator incorrect colour 23
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S520 EOK is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 104,644 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S520 EOK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S520 EOK registered?

S520 EOK is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S520 EOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S520 EOK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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