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S714 BGJ

1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,384 mi
Last recorded61,384 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto88,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS714 BGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo Auto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 61,384 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 59,647 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 1 Sep 2010 56,526 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 53,687 miles

bonnet struts weak

Pass 11 Sep 2008 50,938 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 47,593 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 44,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 44,221 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 40,338 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto?

Based on 1,180 MOT tests across 237 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
6,558
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 56
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
position lamp(s) not working 25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 23
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S714 BGJ is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 88,568 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S714 BGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S714 BGJ registered?

S714 BGJ is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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