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A7 JBY

1998 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

87,222 mi
Last recorded87,222 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 JBY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 87,222 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 85,933 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 80,270 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 76,001 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 72,126 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 69,113 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 64,551 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 60,267 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 60,267 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 49,395 miles

nearside front road wheel damaged on inner edge

nearside front tyre perishing on outer wall

offside front tyre perishing on outer wall

Pass 27 Sep 2007 43,964 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 43,830 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 43,768 miles

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

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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A7 JBY is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A7 JBY, 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.

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What year was A7 JBY registered?

A7 JBY is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is A7 JBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 JBY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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