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S918 KAM

1998 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,302 mi
Last recorded94,302 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS918 KAM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2009 94,302 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 94,252 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

surface rust on all brake discs

Fail 19 Sep 2007 94,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

surface rust on all brake discs

Pass 8 Aug 2006 92,924 miles

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

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2006 92,924 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear exhaust clamp corroded

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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S918 KAM is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 S918 KAM, 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 S918 KAM registered?

S918 KAM is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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