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S717 BGJ

1998 Saab 9-3 S Tid

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

237,956 mi
Last recorded237,956 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 S Tid135,420 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS717 BGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S Tid
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2008 237,956 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 237,956 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 233,095 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 227,733 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 220,477 miles

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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S717 BGJ is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S Tid in Silver 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 S717 BGJ, 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 S717 BGJ registered?

S717 BGJ is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S Tid, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is S717 BGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S717 BGJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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