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S859 KRX

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

183,533 mi
Last recorded183,533 miles
Recorded on6 May 2020
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS859 KRX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2020 183,533 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 183,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 177,278 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 175,490 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 175,485 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 171,067 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 159,145 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 154,608 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 149,657 miles

chip in screen

Pass 3 Aug 2011 143,946 miles

chip in screen

Fail 3 Aug 2011 143,946 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

chip in screen

Pass 29 Jul 2010 140,363 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 133,962 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 127,760 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 116,465 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 103,769 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 88,463 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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S859 KRX is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S859 KRX, 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 S859 KRX registered?

S859 KRX is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 November 1998.

Is S859 KRX safe to buy?

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