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S806 VKJ

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,066 mi
Last recorded125,066 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS806 VKJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 125,066 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leaking

front exhaust slightly blowing

Pass 27 May 2014 120,798 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leaking

Fail 14 May 2014 120,798 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leaking

Pass 14 May 2013 117,265 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 117,265 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2012 114,389 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 114,389 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 111,047 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 111,047 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 May 2010 106,975 miles

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

Rear tyres cracking on edges but not deep enough to reach ply etc.

Pass 23 May 2009 103,995 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 99,171 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 98,713 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION STRUTS RUSTING

N/S/R BRAKE HOSE FERREL RUSTY

Pass 31 Mar 2006 96,562 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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S806 VKJ is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S806 VKJ, 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 S806 VKJ registered?

S806 VKJ is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 December 1998.

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