MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,600 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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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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