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S992 KRX

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,745 mi
Last recorded124,745 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS992 KRX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 124,745 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2013 111,434 miles

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

exhaust clamp insecure to rear box

slight exhaust leak front silencer outlet

Fail 3 Aug 2013 111,339 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

exhaust clamp insecure to rear box

slight exhaust leak front silencer outlet

Fail 11 Aug 2012 93,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 11 Aug 2012 93,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 13 Aug 2011 84,595 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

near side rear tyre perished

rear brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 19 Aug 2010 77,930 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 69,373 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 63,914 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 58,192 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 50,527 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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S992 KRX is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S992 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 S992 KRX registered?

S992 KRX is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 December 1998.

Is S992 KRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S992 KRX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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