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S906 SKE

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,011 mi
Last recorded79,011 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS906 SKE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 79,011 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2014 79,011 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2013 73,945 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 73,945 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 65,730 miles

nearside front tyre on wear bars and perished

offside front tyre on wear bars parished and worn inner edge

rear tyres perished

Fail 30 Jul 2012 65,730 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre on wear bars and perished

offside front tyre on wear bars parished and worn inner edge

rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Aug 2011 58,906 miles

front tyres worn to 3mm

slight leak centre exhaust joint

Pass 15 Jul 2010 55,022 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 52,359 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside handbrake cable deteriorating slightly

Pass 23 Jul 2008 48,861 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 45,303 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 41,524 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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S906 SKE is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S906 SKE, 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 S906 SKE registered?

S906 SKE is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is S906 SKE safe to buy?

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