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S930 SKE

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,480 mi
Last recorded153,480 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS930 SKE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 153,480 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 153,471 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 140,140 miles

front tyres worn on in inner edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2012 123,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Aug 2011 117,212 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 114,566 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 112,498 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are cracking

Pass 1 Aug 2008 111,185 miles

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

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

advise front number plate

Pass 27 Jan 2007 109,522 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 109,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.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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S930 SKE is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel 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 S930 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 S930 SKE registered?

S930 SKE is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 August 1998.

Is S930 SKE safe to buy?

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