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R118 JGP

1998 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,034 mi
Last recorded117,034 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 JGP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 117,034 miles

service brake efficiency only just met minimal requirements

Fail 27 Sep 2017 117,034 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

service brake efficiency only just met minimal requirements

Pass 29 Sep 2016 116,500 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre perrished

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

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

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

Offside Front tyre perrished

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

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 116,496 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre perrished

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

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

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

Offside Front tyre perrished

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

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 115,692 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 115,386 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 115,384 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 115,201 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 114,585 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 113,640 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 113,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear brake dics slighty pitted

Pass 9 Sep 2010 109,023 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 101,998 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 94,047 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 86,014 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 80,265 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R118 JGP is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R118 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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R118 JGP is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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