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J7 GFA

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

56,432 mi
Last recorded56,432 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 GFA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 56,432 miles

Exhaust mounting missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 56,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside washer jet not working but sufficient fluid from Offside washer jet is able to sufficiently clean the windscreen

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 55,673 miles

Nearside Nearside washer jet not working but sufficient from Offside

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 55,673 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Nearside washer jet not working but sufficient from Offside

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 55,088 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 54,193 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 53,780 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

reverse light not working

Pass 16 Jan 2020 53,486 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 52,292 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 51,662 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)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 50,154 miles

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 2 Feb 2016 49,108 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 47,680 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 47,003 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 46,244 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 45,278 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 44,122 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)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 42,561 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 40,954 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 38,410 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 35,486 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 33,493 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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J7 GFA is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 J7 GFA, 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 J7 GFA registered?

J7 GFA is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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