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S918 RLK

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,356 mi
Last recorded100,356 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS918 RLK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 100,356 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/ R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Fail 18 Aug 2020 100,355 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front & Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/ R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2019 98,526 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/ R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 96,635 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 94,395 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Sep 2016 91,954 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 88,974 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 85,821 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 82,004 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

vacum hose to inlet manifold split and leaking

Pass 3 Sep 2012 79,443 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 75,289 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 72,243 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 68,309 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 68,305 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 63,857 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 57,874 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 53,563 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 53,563 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 RLK is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RLK, 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 RLK registered?

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

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