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S935 KLM

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,257 mi
Last recorded82,257 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS935 KLM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 82,257 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 78,986 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 78,831 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 75,710 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 75,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 73,557 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 69,156 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre walls slightly damage(run flat)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 63,762 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)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 58,283 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 58,282 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 54,118 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 54,118 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 51,145 miles

stone chip on offside headlamp glass

Pass 19 Sep 2007 47,672 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 44,729 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 44,729 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre in poor condition

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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S935 KLM is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S935 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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S935 KLM is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 September 1998.

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