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S856 CGK

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,298 mi
Last recorded97,298 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS856 CGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 97,298 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust in poor condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

front exhaust loose

Pass 27 Oct 2016 89,283 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 83,168 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust loose in clamp (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 62,385 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 62,385 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 51,065 miles

high level brake light 20% not working

light surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Fail 24 Jun 2013 51,053 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

high level brake light 20% not working

light surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

nearside rear tyre perrished

offside front tyre perrished, 195/60/R15 88V

Pass 28 Sep 2011 51,035 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 50,761 miles

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

nearside front tyre badly perished

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 17 Jul 2009 48,402 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 48,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 43,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 38,826 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 33,990 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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S856 CGK is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S856 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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S856 CGK is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 August 1998.

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