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S807 TKR

1998 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,204 mi
Last recorded131,204 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS807 TKR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 131,204 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 131,204 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 128,926 miles

heat sheild loose

Fail 27 Mar 2015 128,913 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

heat sheild loose

Pass 4 Feb 2014 121,329 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

no access to rear seats to test rear seats and seat belts

Pass 4 Feb 2013 90,775 miles

Oil leak

exhaust clamp rotten

Fail 4 Feb 2013 90,774 miles

Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak

exhaust clamp rotten

Pass 28 Dec 2011 80,485 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

slight corrosion to offside rear chassis rail around spring mount

Pass 7 Jan 2011 74,632 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs slightly pitted/worn

slight misting of oil around the steering rack

Fail 7 Jan 2011 74,632 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs slightly pitted/worn

rear brake discs badly pitted but not weakened

slight misting of oil around the steering rack

Pass 2 Oct 2009 70,333 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 51,088 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 46,959 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 46,957 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2007 46,955 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear no.plates stained

Pass 25 Sep 2006 35,752 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 27,396 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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S807 TKR is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S807 TKR, 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 S807 TKR registered?

S807 TKR is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S807 TKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S807 TKR shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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