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S943 RLK

1998 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,207 mi
Last recorded63,207 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS943 RLK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 63,207 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge signs of wear inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 58,722 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 54,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing siewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 54,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 54,510 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 54,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 53,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Fexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 53,154 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 51,889 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 51,889 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 50,798 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 50,798 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 49,642 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 48,414 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2014 46,788 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 46,788 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 45,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2012 43,662 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 41,756 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 40,179 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 38,081 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 36,541 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 34,572 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 32,606 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 32,598 miles

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

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

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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S943 RLK is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 S943 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S943 RLK registered?

S943 RLK is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S943 RLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S943 RLK shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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