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S967 RLK

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,325 mi
Last recorded92,325 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS967 RLK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 92,325 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 89,700 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 87,360 miles

play in both front shocker top mounts

Pass 21 May 2013 83,462 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 May 2013 83,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2012 80,284 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 80,282 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2011 75,955 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 71,425 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 66,464 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 62,166 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 57,016 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 51,784 miles

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

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

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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S967 RLK 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 84.6%.

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 S967 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 S967 RLK registered?

S967 RLK is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 August 1998.

Is S967 RLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S967 RLK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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