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R536 LSF

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,201 mi
Last recorded98,201 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR536 LSF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 98,201 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 94,095 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 92,015 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 89,655 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 81,746 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 79,845 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 78,069 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 78,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle Has Plastic Covers On Both Outer Sills Not Allowing Full Corrosion Check

Pass 27 Jul 2011 75,757 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 75,712 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 72,290 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 72,286 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 68,091 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 64,587 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 60,224 miles

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

offside screen wash innoperative

rear brake hoses corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2006 53,147 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 47,767 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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R536 LSF is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R536 LSF, 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 R536 LSF registered?

R536 LSF is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 May 1998.

Is R536 LSF safe to buy?

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