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S908 RKJ

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,214 mi
Last recorded139,214 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS908 RKJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2011 139,214 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear indicators slightly discoloured

rear wheel rims slightly damaged

slight water leak from radiator/radiator sensor switch

Fail 14 Nov 2011 139,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear indicators slightly discoloured

rear wheel rims slightly damaged

slight water leak from radiator/radiator sensor switch

Pass 19 Nov 2010 129,941 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 129,941 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Both rear tyre treads worn close to limits on edges + perished/cracking/cut.[replacement recommended]195/60/15

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 126,278 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear number plate deterioating

rear tyres wear to inner and outer edges

Fail 17 Dec 2009 126,278 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear registration plate deteriorating

rear tyres wear to inner and outer edges

Pass 19 Dec 2008 118,805 miles

off side rear hand brake retaining spring missing

Fail 15 Dec 2008 118,805 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

off side rear hand brake retaining spring missing

Pass 1 Nov 2007 113,976 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 108,702 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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S908 RKJ is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S908 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 S908 RKJ registered?

S908 RKJ is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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