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R664 LGN

1998 Saab 9-3 SE

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,568 mi
Last recorded148,568 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2007
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 SE104,644 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR664 LGN
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2007 148,568 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 130,901 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 130,875 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front registration plate is slighty deteriated, advise change.

Pass 29 Dec 2005 103,585 miles

rear number plate in poor condition advise new one fitted

Fail 29 Dec 2005 103,585 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear number plate in poor condition advise new one fitted

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE?

Based on 1,167 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
6,897
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
position lamp(s) not working 39
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Direction indicator incorrect colour 23
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R664 LGN is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 104,644 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R664 LGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R664 LGN registered?

R664 LGN is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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