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S928 KLM

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,053 mi
Last recorded89,053 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 89,053 miles

middle & rear exhaust pipes rusty

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 82,056 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 74,298 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 69,152 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 64,186 miles

Rear g/box mounting broken. Excess engine movement.

Fail 28 Nov 2008 64,186 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear g/box mounting broken. Excess engine movement.

Pass 23 Nov 2007 59,790 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 55,247 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 55,212 miles

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

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

check light staying on

Pass 29 Nov 2005 47,768 miles

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

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 KLM is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S928 KLM, 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 S928 KLM registered?

S928 KLM is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 October 1998.

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