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S912 RKM

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

132,337 mi
Last recorded132,337 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS912 RKM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 132,337 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn close on edge.

Fail 21 Sep 2018 132,337 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

offside and nearside front tyres worn close on edge.

Pass 9 Sep 2017 126,191 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 124,417 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 120,691 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 118,186 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 116,115 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 113,978 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 110,072 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 103,371 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 100,657 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low inner edge

offside front brake pad worn very close to limit - borderline pass

rear exhaust box blowing slightly

Pass 19 Jun 2008 97,873 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 95,003 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 92,504 miles

Front 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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S912 RKM is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 S912 RKM, 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 S912 RKM registered?

S912 RKM is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S912 RKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S912 RKM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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