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S942 LBW

1998 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,640 mi
Last recorded156,640 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS942 LBW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 156,640 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 156,589 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 150,714 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 145,665 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jul 2014 145,665 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 136,015 miles

Both rear tyres worn on outer &inner edges

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2013 136,015 miles

Both rear tyres worn on outer &inner edges

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2012 118,254 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 104,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 99,935 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 96,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 96,500 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 92,000 miles

Considerable movement of bulkhead at steering rack mountings.

Fail 5 Apr 2007 85,358 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 85,358 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 76,671 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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S942 LBW is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 103,203 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S942 LBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S942 LBW registered?

S942 LBW is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S942 LBW safe to buy?

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