1998 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · S590 BGU
1998 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 128,535 miles. MOT expired on 08 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,535 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S590 BGU Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/11/2022
- 128,535 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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S590 BGU MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 1998 Saab 9-3 (S590 BGU) between November 2022 and November 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Engine Oil Sludge (B205/B235)Serious
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- Direct Ignition (DI) Cassette FailureModerate
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