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R135 JGP

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,618 mi
Last recorded63,618 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR135 JGP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 63,618 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 63,608 miles

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 62,777 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 60,564 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 54,018 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

all tyres have cracking to walls and tread

Pass 10 Aug 2007 47,913 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 44,514 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 44,514 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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R135 JGP is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R135 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 R135 JGP registered?

R135 JGP is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R135 JGP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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