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R495 LGP

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,301 mi
Last recorded136,301 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR495 LGP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 136,301 miles

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

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 3 Jul 2009 136,252 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 125,096 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 111,869 miles

Rear 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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R495 LGP is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R495 LGP, 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 R495 LGP registered?

R495 LGP is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 June 1998.

Is R495 LGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R495 LGP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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