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S552 BGU

1998 Saab 9-3 S Tid

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

208,034 mi
Last recorded208,034 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 S Tid135,420 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS552 BGU
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S Tid
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2009 208,034 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 208,034 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 173,490 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 154,846 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 141,682 miles

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

both front and rear number plates are starting to show signs of fading and separating.

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S Tid?

Based on 460 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
11,429
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19
position lamp(s) not working 16
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 13
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12
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S552 BGU is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S Tid in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 S Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 135,420 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 S Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S552 BGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S552 BGU registered?

S552 BGU is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S Tid, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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