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S950 RLK

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,053 mi
Last recorded122,053 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS950 RLK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 122,053 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 25 Jul 2013 116,255 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 24 Jul 2013 116,255 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 19 Jul 2012 111,861 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine breather pipe broken

nearside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2012 111,861 miles

engine breather pipe broken

nearside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2011 108,031 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 102,090 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 96,564 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 91,780 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 91,780 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front outer cv boot has a slight seepage of greese

Pass 18 Jul 2007 85,924 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES SPLIT

CENTER REAR SEAT BELT STALK COVER MISSING

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN ZONE A JUST ACCEPTABLE

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR SEAT BELTS NOT TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEATS FITTED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER WALL CUT

OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DAMP

REAR EXHAUST JOINT CORRODED

Pass 25 Jul 2006 79,848 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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S950 RLK is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S950 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 S950 RLK registered?

S950 RLK is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S950 RLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S950 RLK shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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