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S983 BKP

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

172,163 mi
Last recorded172,163 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS983 BKP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 172,163 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 170,259 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 159,647 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 149,397 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 137,203 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 117,747 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 105,558 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 105,558 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 93,866 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 93,855 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 82,011 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 71,573 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 71,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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S983 BKP 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 76.9%.

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 S983 BKP, 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 S983 BKP registered?

S983 BKP is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 October 1998.

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