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S922 SKE

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

49,314 mi
Last recorded49,314 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS922 SKE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 49,314 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all around body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 49,199 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 49,189 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 48,601 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 47,737 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 46,939 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 46,067 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 45,393 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 45,391 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 44,934 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust mount (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 43,982 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 43,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted fouling drive shaft (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 42,492 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 40,838 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 39,487 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 39,487 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 37,568 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 36,379 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 34,700 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 33,407 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 31,222 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 28,803 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 26,265 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 23,522 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 20,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 20,958 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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S922 SKE is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 S922 SKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S922 SKE registered?

S922 SKE is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S922 SKE safe to buy?

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