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S58 KCF

1998 Saab 9-3 S

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

179,011 mi
Last recorded179,011 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 S110,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS58 KCF
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2008 179,011 miles

slight corrosion front struts / steering arms

Fail 28 Jul 2008 178,689 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion front struts / steering arms

Pass 30 Jul 2007 155,346 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 May 2006 132,495 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2006 132,495 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2005 115,195 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

hand brake has high travel

sligh damage to rear no plate

Fail 14 Jun 2005 115,195 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

hand brake has high travel

sligh damage to rear no plate

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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S58 KCF is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S58 KCF, 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 S58 KCF registered?

S58 KCF is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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