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S274 ASX

1998 Saab 9-3 S Turbo

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,520 mi
Last recorded94,520 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 S Turbo110,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS274 ASX
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S Turbo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2008 94,520 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2008 94,520 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 89,917 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2006 89,917 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 86,219 miles

nail in tyre

Fail 16 Jan 2006 86,219 miles

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

nail in tyre

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S Turbo?

Based on 1,094 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
7,581
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
position lamp(s) not working 53
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 29
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S274 ASX is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S Turbo in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 S Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 110,524 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 S Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S274 ASX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S274 ASX registered?

S274 ASX is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S274 ASX safe to buy?

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