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S907 RKJ

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,448 mi
Last recorded141,448 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS907 RKJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 141,448 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

em light on

slight exhaust blow

Pass 16 Nov 2015 136,645 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 136,591 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 132,250 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 131,980 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2013 125,447 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 118,217 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 118,217 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 114,774 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 109,037 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside rear tyre tred has worn slightly out of shape

Pass 11 Sep 2009 102,231 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2009 102,231 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 91,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 86,026 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 79,142 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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S907 RKJ is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S907 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.

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What year was S907 RKJ registered?

S907 RKJ is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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The MOT history for S907 RKJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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