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S905 RKJ

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

229,988 mi
Last recorded229,988 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS905 RKJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2010 229,988 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 210,865 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 191,846 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 171,601 miles

Oil leak

air bag warning light on

Fail 3 Sep 2007 171,589 miles

Offside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

airbag warning light on

Pass 28 Sep 2006 154,758 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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S905 RKJ is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S905 RKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S905 RKJ registered?

S905 RKJ is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S905 RKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S905 RKJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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