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R139 JGP

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

97,668 mi
Last recorded97,668 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 JGP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 97,668 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 97,665 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 93,331 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 93,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 84,775 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 84,775 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 84,105 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 84,095 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 84,092 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 84,084 miles

front number plate damaged

slight play within steering coloum

Pass 8 Aug 2015 84,061 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 84,032 miles

2 x front tyres tread deteriorated

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

rear heat shield loose

Pass 20 Apr 2013 83,653 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside wiper blade deteriorated but still clears screen

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 20 Apr 2013 83,653 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside wiper blade deteriorated but still clears screen

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 10 Mar 2012 83,620 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Mar 2012 83,620 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 81,423 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 79,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 75,680 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 70,166 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 66,424 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R139 JGP is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R139 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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R139 JGP is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 April 1998.

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