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R119 JGP

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

93,919 mi
Last recorded93,919 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR119 JGP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 93,919 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 93,744 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 92,136 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 90,621 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 88,059 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 88,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 86,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 86,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2015 85,245 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 84,308 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 84,308 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 83,114 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 81,703 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 78,969 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 78,565 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 77,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 77,512 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2007 76,339 miles

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

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2006 68,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R119 JGP is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R119 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 R119 JGP registered?

R119 JGP is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R119 JGP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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