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R471 LCG

1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,936 mi
Last recorded72,936 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto88,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR471 LCG
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo Auto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 28 Apr 2008 72,936 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 68,075 miles

fuel filter corroded

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2006 64,361 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto?

Based on 1,180 MOT tests across 237 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
6,558
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 56
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
position lamp(s) not working 25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 23
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R471 LCG is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 88,568 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R471 LCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R471 LCG registered?

R471 LCG is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto, first registered on 6 June 1998.

Is R471 LCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R471 LCG shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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