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JIL 6490

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,455 mi
Last recorded91,455 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIL 6490
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 21 May 2014 91,455 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 88,460 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 84,642 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 81,238 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 78,562 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 74,523 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 72,758 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 68,672 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 61,074 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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JIL 6490 is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JIL 6490, 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 JIL 6490 registered?

JIL 6490 is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is JIL 6490 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JIL 6490 shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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