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S722 LCF

1998 Saab 9-3 SE

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,682 mi
Last recorded108,682 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 SE104,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS722 LCF
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2009 108,682 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 108,682 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 98,193 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 98,193 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 85,039 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 85,039 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 73,495 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE?

Based on 1,167 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
6,897
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
position lamp(s) not working 39
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Direction indicator incorrect colour 23
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S722 LCF is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 104,644 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S722 LCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S722 LCF registered?

S722 LCF is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE, first registered on 8 September 1998.

Is S722 LCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S722 LCF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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