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S975 KRX

1998 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,161 mi
Last recorded135,161 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS975 KRX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2012 135,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 130,312 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)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 124,619 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 117,940 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)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 100,261 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 84,375 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 72,166 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 72,166 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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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S975 KRX is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S975 KRX, 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 S975 KRX registered?

S975 KRX is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 November 1998.

Is S975 KRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S975 KRX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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