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S938 RLK

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,400 mi
Last recorded87,400 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS938 RLK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 87,400 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 86,484 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Front Various corrosions underbody

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

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

Rear Various corrosions underbody

Pass 1 Aug 2016 85,699 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 84,701 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 83,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre presihed

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2013 81,625 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2013 81,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2012 79,276 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 76,186 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 76,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2010 74,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 66,922 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 59,672 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 59,672 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 51,441 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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S938 RLK is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S938 RLK, 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 S938 RLK registered?

S938 RLK is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is S938 RLK safe to buy?

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