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S913 SLK

1998 Saab 9-3 SE

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,649 mi
Last recorded107,649 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 SE104,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS913 SLK
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2009 107,649 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Mar 2009 107,628 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 86,359 miles

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 20 Mar 2007 76,160 miles

offside front tyre wearing low and nail in tread

Fail 20 Mar 2007 76,160 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre wearing low and nail in tread

Pass 28 Mar 2006 66,709 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE?

Based on 1,167 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
6,897
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
position lamp(s) not working 39
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Direction indicator incorrect colour 23
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S913 SLK is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 104,644 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S913 SLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S913 SLK registered?

S913 SLK is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE, first registered on 5 August 1998.

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