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S798 CGK

1998 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,986 mi
Last recorded85,986 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS798 CGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 85,986 miles

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

front tyres low on edges

n /s headlight cracked

rear discs corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2010 80,160 miles

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

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

near side front head light craket

rear disc pitted

Pass 6 Aug 2009 74,069 miles

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

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

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

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

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

off side rear tyer side wall slight crakes

Pass 19 Aug 2008 69,624 miles

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

both front tyres worb low on inner edges

o/s/r tyre worb on inner edge and outer sidewall cracked

Fail 17 Aug 2007 62,157 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 62,157 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 53,246 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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S798 CGK is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 103,203 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 S798 CGK, 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 28 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S798 CGK registered?

S798 CGK is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is S798 CGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S798 CGK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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