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J900 ERN

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

99,021 mi
Last recorded99,021 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ900 ERN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 99,021 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded and covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Central General underbody corrosion.

Pass 13 Apr 2023 98,323 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Clutch slave slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

general underbody corrosion.

Pass 5 Jun 2018 97,933 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 97,933 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 97,600 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 96,350 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel filler pipe clips corroded

fuel tank breather pipe clip missing

registration plates slightly honeycombed

Pass 4 Jun 2015 95,168 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyre walls cracking

registration plates are faintly honeycombed

Pass 29 May 2014 94,873 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel tank breather pipe clip broken

Pass 7 Jun 2013 94,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

number plateshave 3d effect lettering and honey comb but not obvious

Pass 6 Jun 2012 93,759 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 93,359 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 92,948 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 92,437 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 91,885 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 91,381 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 89,681 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2005 88,796 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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J900 ERN is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 J900 ERN, 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 J900 ERN registered?

J900 ERN is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 December 1998.

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