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S925 SKE

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,950 mi
Last recorded140,950 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS925 SKE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 140,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

front windscreen cracked

nearside rear brake pipe has slight corrosion

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges close to legal limit

offside wiper blade split

Pass 8 Mar 2014 133,851 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

advise exhaust heat shield rattleing

advise one of the off side rear tail lights not working

Fail 7 Mar 2014 133,850 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

advise exhaust heat shield rattleing

advise one of the off side rear tail lights not working

Pass 15 Mar 2013 126,330 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

engine check light on

fuel filler cap damaged

nearside rear chassis corrodeing

offside front fog lamp smashed

offside front tyre perishing

strong advisory that the nearside rear flexi brake hose has corroded ferrules (advise replacement)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 126,330 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

engine check light on

fuel filler cap damaged

nearside rear chassis corrodeing

offside front fog lamp smashed

offside front tyre perishing

strong advisory that the nearside rear flexi brake hose has corroded ferrules (advise replacement)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 121,578 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 113,494 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 113,494 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyrea low on tread on the inner edge

rear silencer badly corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2010 106,350 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 103,316 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 99,323 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 94,760 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 89,374 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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S925 SKE is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S925 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.

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What year was S925 SKE registered?

S925 SKE is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S925 SKE safe to buy?

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