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R126 JGP

1998 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,928 mi
Last recorded69,928 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 JGP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 29 Feb 2012 69,928 miles

1,Middle & rear exhaust boxes (silencer) outer skins corroded.

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 64,796 miles

1,Nearside front tyre wearing at outer edge.

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 60,287 miles

1,Adviseable to replace front registration plate.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 55,774 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 51,349 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 46,328 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 40,673 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

nail in tyre

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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R126 JGP is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R126 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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R126 JGP is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 April 1998.

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