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R194 LSC

1998 Saab 9-3 S

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,093 mi
Last recorded82,093 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 S110,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR194 LSC
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2009 82,093 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre slightly distorted

Fail 16 Jun 2009 82,093 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

heatshield insecure at fuel tank

offside rear tyre slightly distorted

Pass 23 Jun 2008 78,362 miles

Oil leak

sweat from power steering rack

Pass 27 Jun 2007 74,328 miles

nearside door mirror glass missing

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside door mirror damaged but not affecting rear veiw

Pass 27 Jun 2006 69,940 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 69,939 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

crack in windscreen at n/s

heatshield at fuel tank insecure

Pass 23 Jun 2005 66,034 miles

chip on windscreen

rear number plate discoloured

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S?

Based on 1,366 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
7,378
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 79
position lamp(s) not working 60
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 44
Direction indicator incorrect colour 39
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38
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R194 LSC is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 110,067 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R194 LSC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 S typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-3 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R194 LSC registered?

R194 LSC is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R194 LSC safe to buy?

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