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S94 KTF

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,300 mi
Last recorded99,300 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS94 KTF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 99,300 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 99,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bulhead o/s has some flex in it.

n/s/r chasis starting to corode.

plastic skirts covering outer sills not allowing full inspection of sill.

Fail 14 Nov 2014 99,209 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

bulhead o/s has some flex in it.

n/s/r chasis starting to corode.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic skirts covering outer sills not allowing full inspection of sill.

Pass 21 Nov 2013 94,743 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 87,467 miles

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

front brake pads worn

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 31 Oct 2012 87,443 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

front brake pads worn

headlamp main beam tell tale not working

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2011 80,517 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 80,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 79,118 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 69,964 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 61,885 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 52,496 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 45,391 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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S94 KTF is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S94 KTF, 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 S94 KTF registered?

S94 KTF is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 November 1998.

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