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S931 SLK

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,590 mi
Last recorded120,590 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS931 SLK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 120,590 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres have inner shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement worn bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder wear and uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer disc face corroded where pad not in contact (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

clutch bit point high and engine mis-fire at idle

front to rear exhaust sections corroded, including centre and rear boxes and rear pipe joint held with jubilee clips

Fail 9 Jul 2019 120,590 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective rubber seal defective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres have inner shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement worn bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder wear and uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer disc face corroded where pad not in contact (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

clutch bit point high and engine mis-fire at idle

front to rear exhaust sections corroded, including centre and rear boxes and rear pipe joint held with jubilee clips

Pass 31 May 2016 119,464 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 118,330 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 117,420 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 116,578 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 114,991 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2012 114,991 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 110,437 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO 1.6MM LIMIT

Pass 16 Jun 2010 102,442 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 93,937 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2008 85,065 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 73,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 68,208 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 SLK is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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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S931 SLK is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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