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S831 CGK

1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,085 mi
Last recorded72,085 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo109,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS831 CGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2008 72,085 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear brake hose ferrules rusty

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 21 Aug 2007 65,243 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 65,241 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 56,205 miles

stone chip to nearside of windscreen

washer jets partially blocked

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo?

Based on 2,405 MOT tests across 542 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
7,807
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Registration plate lamp not working 38
brake disc excessively pitted 37
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S831 CGK is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo 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 Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 109,396 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 SE Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S831 CGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S831 CGK registered?

S831 CGK is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo, first registered on 28 September 1998.

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