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S393 CGJ

1998 Saab 9-3 SE Tid

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,619 mi
Last recorded88,619 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Tid137,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS393 CGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Tid
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 88,619 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 88,619 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 86,722 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 81,586 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 77,776 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 66,509 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 66,499 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre just above legel limit

Pass 18 Oct 2006 60,690 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Tid?

Based on 3,370 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
9,627
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 227
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 130
position lamp(s) not working 89
parking brake recording little or no effort 83
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 82
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S393 CGJ is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Tid in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 137,574 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 SE Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S393 CGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S393 CGJ registered?

S393 CGJ is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Tid, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is S393 CGJ safe to buy?

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