MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,034 miAbove average mileage for this year
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service brake efficiency only just met minimal requirements
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
service brake efficiency only just met minimal requirements
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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)
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?
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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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