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S931 KLM

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,545 mi
Last recorded107,545 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS931 KLM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 107,545 miles

Both rear discs corroded

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

front exhaust rubber split

Fail 27 Apr 2015 107,376 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 107,376 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 107,042 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 107,042 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 106,490 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 106,490 miles

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

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front shocks weak damping effect

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 102,879 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 97,467 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise n/s/f tyre and oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2011 97,437 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise n/s/f tyre and oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2010 91,652 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 83,678 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 75,554 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 69,304 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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S931 KLM is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S931 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 S931 KLM registered?

S931 KLM is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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