MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,545 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Coolant leak
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
some brake pipes may need changing by next M.O.T.
centre and rear exhaust starting to deteriorate
offside front tyre wearing on outer edge ( tracking ? )
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
centre and rear exhaust starting to deteriorate
offside front tyre wearing on outer edge ( tracking ? )
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R105 JGP is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R105 JGP, 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 R105 JGP registered?
R105 JGP is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 April 1998.
Is R105 JGP safe to buy?
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