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S868 VKK

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,908 mi
Last recorded118,908 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS868 VKK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2012 118,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 110,404 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 99,534 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 99,534 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 90,334 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 82,933 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 74,157 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Nov 2006 68,006 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 64,592 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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S868 VKK is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S868 VKK, 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 S868 VKK registered?

S868 VKK is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is S868 VKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S868 VKK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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