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R169 JGP

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,600 mi
Last recorded131,600 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR169 JGP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2016 131,600 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded main chassis at top spring mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded main chassis at top spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 129,603 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 129,600 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2014 128,327 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s front inner wheel arch corroded

o/s / n/s outer sills not visible

o/s / n/s rear tyres perishing in treads

o/s rear chassis corroded

slight corrosion o/ s/ n/s centre floors

Pass 1 Mar 2014 128,327 miles

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

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

n/s front inner wheel arch corroded

o/s / n/s outer sills not visible

o/s / n/s rear tyres perishing in treads

o/s rear chassis corroded

slight corrosion o/ s/ n/s centre floors

Pass 4 Mar 2013 127,079 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel filter slightly corroded

o/s/f floor slightly corroded

outer sills not clearly visible

rear spring mounts slightly corroded

rear tyres wearing on inner edges and perishing

slight movement in o/s / n/s front suspension arm bushes

Pass 27 Feb 2012 125,808 miles

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

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

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

both front shockers slightly corroded

both front wiper blades slightly torn

both rear spring hangers slightly corroded

fuel filter slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

o/s centre floor slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly inner edge

outer sills not clearly visible

surface rust on all brake discs

Fail 27 Feb 2012 125,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

both front shockers slightly corroded

both front wiper blades slightly torn

both rear spring hangers slightly corroded

fuel filter slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

o/s centre floor slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly inner edge

outer sills not clearly visible

surface rust on all brake discs

Pass 9 Oct 2010 118,900 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 118,894 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s steering arm has slight play in pin/bush

Pass 15 Oct 2009 113,965 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 113,964 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 108,232 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 101,483 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 91,635 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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R169 JGP is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R169 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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R169 JGP is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 April 1998.

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