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H1 HJW

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,267 mi
Last recorded70,267 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 HJW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 70,267 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 68,657 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 67,977 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 67,208 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 66,322 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 65,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pump has slight seepage rack (2.1.5 (a))

hand break has slight reserve travel

Pass 10 Apr 2019 63,285 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 61,214 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x 2 (7.1.2)

poss oil leak

Pass 8 May 2017 59,186 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cut n/s/r tyre sidewall

Fail 24 Apr 2017 59,184 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack area (2.3.3b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cut n/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 14 Apr 2016 56,898 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre silencer getting weak

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre sidewall has been repaired

rear silencer weak and slight blow

steering rack weeping oil

Pass 24 Apr 2015 55,189 miles

deep cut in n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Pass 1 May 2014 52,509 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre silencer rusting

Fail 1 May 2014 52,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre silencer rusting

Pass 23 Apr 2013 48,454 miles

front pads getting low

rear brake pads low

Fail 23 Apr 2013 48,454 miles

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

front pads getting low

rear brake pads low

Pass 11 Apr 2012 46,162 miles

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

eml light on

Pass 28 Apr 2011 43,402 miles

engine check light on

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 40,624 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 38,231 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 35,212 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 32,685 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 32,653 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 29,975 miles

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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H1 HJW is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H1 HJW, 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 H1 HJW registered?

H1 HJW is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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