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S909 RLK

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

82,816 mi
Last recorded82,816 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS909 RLK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 82,816 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 82,816 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 81,994 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 81,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 80,831 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 80,096 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 80,096 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 79,060 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 77,639 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 77,639 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust fumes entering cabin back box (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 76,649 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 75,682 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 75,052 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 73,950 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 73,150 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 71,816 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 71,274 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 71,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 71,023 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 70,150 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 68,676 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 63,659 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 53,322 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 53,322 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 41,355 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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S909 RLK is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 S909 RLK, 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 S909 RLK registered?

S909 RLK is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S909 RLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S909 RLK shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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