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R39 LGN

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,653 mi
Last recorded118,653 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR39 LGN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 118,653 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 116,244 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 112,489 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 112,489 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 108,394 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 108,394 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt antiroll bar link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt antiroll bar link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 103,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 99,478 miles

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

exhaust corroding

front number plate damaged

offside mirror casing damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2013
Fail 7 Feb 2013

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 90,314 miles

n-s-r tyre unevenly worn

rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2011 84,340 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 79,977 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 79,977 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 74,574 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 71,323 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 71,323 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 67,525 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 64,401 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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R39 LGN is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R39 LGN, 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 R39 LGN registered?

R39 LGN is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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