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S940 RLK

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,851 mi
Last recorded90,851 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS940 RLK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 90,851 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 26 Jun 2012 90,851 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 5 Jul 2011 87,408 miles

both rear tyres treads and outer side walls perishing

middle exhaust section heatshield is insecure

slight engine oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2011 87,408 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear tyres treads and outer side walls perishing

middle exhaust section heatshield is insecure

slight engine oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2010 84,688 miles

exhaust heatshield insecure

front and rear brake discs have surface corrosion

nearside front tyre has 2mm tread bald on outer edges

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in steering coloum

Fail 30 Mar 2010 84,688 miles

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

front and rear brake discs have surface corrosion

nearside front tyre has 2mm tread bald on outer edges

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in steering coloum

Pass 10 Oct 2008 74,423 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 67,812 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres starting to distort †nearside rear road wheel slight damaged

Pass 12 Oct 2006 59,109 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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S940 RLK is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S940 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 S940 RLK registered?

S940 RLK is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 August 1998.

Is S940 RLK safe to buy?

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