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S95 KTF

1998 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

144,237 mi
Last recorded144,237 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS95 KTF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 144,237 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both joins (6.1.2 (a))

tail-gate not staying open

Pass 22 Nov 2018 139,102 miles

bonnet not staying open

tail-gate not staying open

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

windscreen washers weak but still clear windscreen

Fail 22 Nov 2018 139,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

bonnet not staying open

tail-gate not staying open

Pass 3 Nov 2017 133,760 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 129,521 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 126,311 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 121,759 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 117,450 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 114,743 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 111,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 111,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 106,217 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 106,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 102,773 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 97,570 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 89,877 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 89,877 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 81,818 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 73,539 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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S95 KTF is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S95 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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S95 KTF is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 November 1998.

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