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S975 RLK

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,722 mi
Last recorded125,722 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS975 RLK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 125,722 miles

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

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

corrosion to offside front lower bulkhead

damp around steering rack

Fail 11 Aug 2012 125,701 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

corrosion to offside front lower bulkhead

damp around steering rack

Pass 18 Aug 2011 121,586 miles

Offside front tyre cracked.

Pass 5 Jun 2010 119,688 miles

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

both front tyres perished

corrosion to rear chassis

nearside rear tyre tread wearing unevenly

Fail 5 Jun 2010 119,688 miles

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

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

both front tyres perished

corrosion to rear chassis

nearside rear tyre tread wearing unevenly

Pass 31 Jul 2009 111,243 miles

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

Oil leak

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

front number plate poor condition

poor repair to rear exhaust system

Fail 22 Jul 2009 110,998 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

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

front number plate poor condition

Pass 18 Jul 2008 101,204 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 86,493 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2006 74,615 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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S975 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 70%.

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 S975 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 S975 RLK registered?

S975 RLK is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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