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S921 RKJ

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Lpg 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

176,234 mi
Last recorded176,234 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS921 RKJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2014 176,234 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 176,234 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 163,853 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 163,853 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 149,680 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 149,680 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 138,462 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 131,908 miles

front exaust slightly corroded

front suspension components corroded

oil leak noted

rear brake components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2009 124,376 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 124,376 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 114,513 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 103,669 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 88,766 miles

front brake disc and pads to be replaced on next service

n/s rear brake flexy hose replace next service

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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S921 RKJ is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S921 RKJ, 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 S921 RKJ registered?

S921 RKJ is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 October 1998.

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