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S918 KNR

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,844 mi
Last recorded143,844 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS918 KNR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 143,844 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside rear wing/wheelarch slightly corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2011 140,126 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 140,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

main beam tell tale not working

Pass 2 Nov 2010 131,627 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 124,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 115,726 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 106,467 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 96,865 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 96,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 86,331 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 86,331 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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 KNR 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 72.7%.

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 S918 KNR, 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 KNR registered?

S918 KNR is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 October 1998.

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