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S930 SLK

1998 Saab 9-3

Orange Petrol 2289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,278 mi
Last recorded96,278 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS930 SLK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,289cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2013 96,278 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 96,278 miles

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 86,778 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 83,933 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 80,066 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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S930 SLK is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Orange with a 2,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 SLK, 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 SLK registered?

S930 SLK is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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