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S916 DKO

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

171,686 mi
Last recorded171,686 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS916 DKO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 171,686 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside front wheel and nearside rear wheel are slightly buckled

Offside parking brake very noisy and harsh in operation

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2013 162,765 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside front wheel slightly buckled

OIL LEAK

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 162,765 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside front wheel slightly buckled

OIL LEAK

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 153,036 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 28 Oct 2011 143,905 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

nearside front and offside front lower suspension arm big round bushes have slight play in them

nearside front tyre is wearing on both edges

offside front tyre is starting to wear on both edges

offside rear tyre is starting to wear on the inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2010 132,830 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 123,291 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

needs wheel alignment

Pass 18 Oct 2008 115,710 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 106,541 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 96,236 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 86,511 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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S916 DKO is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S916 DKO, 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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S916 DKO is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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