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S923 KNR

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

206,254 mi
Last recorded206,254 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS923 KNR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 206,254 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 194,259 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 194,247 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 184,035 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 172,265 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r whel arch is corroding, not excessive or showing any sharp edges

o/s/r seat belt buckle protective casing is missing, not effecting its operation

Pass 19 Oct 2010

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Oct 2010

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 150,119 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 141,691 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 133,373 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake flexi ferrules corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2006 123,301 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 112,801 miles

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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S923 KNR is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S923 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 S923 KNR registered?

S923 KNR is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 1998.

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