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R156 JHW

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,906 mi
Last recorded122,906 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 JHW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 122,906 miles

exhaust system has minor blow

Pass 29 Mar 2019 122,079 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 122,079 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 118,559 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 113,721 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 110,506 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 106,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2011 101,834 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 101,834 miles

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

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 92,583 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 85,827 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 85,827 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 74,711 miles

some damage to the front no/plate.

Fail 15 Oct 2007 74,711 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

some damage to the front no/plate.

Pass 11 May 2006 72,571 miles

front no. plate cracked

nearside driveshaft gearbox oil seal leaking

Fail 11 May 2006 72,571 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front no. plate cracked

nearside driveshaft gearbox oil seal leaking

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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R156 JHW is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R156 JHW, 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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R156 JHW is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 May 1998.

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