MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,596 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Was Very low on oil had to put some in//It has got an oil leak//Play in front n/s wheel
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Was Very low on oil had to put some in//It has got an oil leak//Play in front n/s wheel
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
offside rear tyre worn out of shape
rear exhaust silencer joint clamp corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S970 RLK is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 S970 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 S970 RLK registered?
S970 RLK is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S970 RLK safe to buy?
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