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S977 KRX

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

122,989 mi
Last recorded122,989 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS977 KRX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 122,989 miles

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Mar 2022 121,170 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 121,170 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe insecure tank fill pipe (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 117,348 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 117,348 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 116,207 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 116,207 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 113,415 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 113,415 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 110,575 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 110,575 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 107,665 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 107,665 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 104,252 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 100,821 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 97,604 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2013 94,327 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 94,327 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 90,300 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 87,780 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 85,039 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 82,553 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 80,365 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 76,856 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 73,956 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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S977 KRX is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 S977 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 S977 KRX registered?

S977 KRX is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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