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S928 KAM

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

117,467 mi
Last recorded117,467 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS928 KAM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 117,467 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking to tread 195/60/15

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and excessively worn on edges 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wish bone front bush bonding slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.C.3c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 15 Aug 2017 117,467 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking to tread 195/60/15

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and excessively worn on edges 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wish bone front bush bonding slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.C.3c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 17 Aug 2016 109,815 miles

front exhaust clamp corroded ex

oil leak

plastic covers

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2016 109,813 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front exhaust clamp corroded ex

oil leak

plastic covers

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2015 100,905 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front tyre is cracking on tread

oil weep from engine

rear exhaust joint is leaking

Fail 19 Aug 2015 100,901 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front tyre is cracking on tread

oil weep from engine

rear exhaust joint is leaking

Pass 21 Aug 2014 94,557 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system is corroded

o/s front tyre is cracking on tread

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 94,524 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chassis corroded various places

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

rear subfremed corroded but not weakened

Pass 7 Oct 2013 94,524 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chassis corroded various places

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

rear subfremed corroded but not weakened

Fail 27 Aug 2013 94,503 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE IS CORRODED IN VARIOUS PLACE

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre is worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 1 Sep 2010 92,412 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 92,412 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside and offside front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 21 Apr 2009 90,282 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 90,282 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 81,078 miles

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

n/s/r out of shape

Fail 29 Jun 2007 81,078 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

n/s/r out of shape

Pass 29 Jun 2006 76,920 miles

N/S/F & INDICATOR LENS CRACKED

O/S/R LIGHT LENS CRACKED

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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S928 KAM is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 S928 KAM, 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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S928 KAM is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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