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J18 DEJ

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,964 mi
Last recorded105,964 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 DEJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2013 105,964 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both rear Tyres worn on inner edge

chips in windscreen

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2012 101,222 miles

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Feb 2011 97,085 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Jan 2010 90,417 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 76,421 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 69,543 miles

brake fluid level between min & max.

high level stop light has a bulb not working.

n/side front tyre worn to between 3-4mm tread depth & wearing on outer edge.

o/side front tyre down to between 2-3mm tread depth & wearing on inner & outer edegs.

slight free play at steering column.

Pass 27 Mar 2007 60,185 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 60,122 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Mar 2006 52,871 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 52,871 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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J18 DEJ is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J18 DEJ, 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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J18 DEJ is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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