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R151 JGP

1998 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,547 mi
Last recorded110,547 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 JGP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2012 110,547 miles

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Dec 2012 110,547 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2011 94,248 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 93,615 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 80,959 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 80,959 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 71,069 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 67,802 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 63,469 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 56,688 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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R151 JGP is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R151 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 R151 JGP registered?

R151 JGP is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 April 1998.

Is R151 JGP safe to buy?

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