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R129 JGP

1998 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,195 mi
Last recorded129,195 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 JGP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 129,195 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 118,952 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 118,948 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 107,582 miles

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

Rear tyres aged

Pass 28 Jul 2011 102,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine light

Fail 28 Jul 2011 102,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

engine light

Fail 30 Jul 2010 97,034 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 97,034 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 92,024 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 87,021 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 80,895 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 80,890 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 76,058 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 72,045 miles

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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R129 JGP is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R129 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 R129 JGP registered?

R129 JGP is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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