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R171 JHW

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,977 mi
Last recorded113,977 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR171 JHW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 113,977 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 113,972 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Pass 8 May 2015 112,558 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 110,090 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 107,090 miles

lots of flex in bulkhead whilst steering is shaken.close inspection didnt reveal any cracks or splits in bulkhead at time of test. customer advised to have bulkhead sound proofing removed to inspect closer.

Fail 1 Jul 2013 107,090 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

lots of flex in bulkhead whilst steering is shaken.close inspection didnt reveal any cracks or splits in bulkhead at time of test. customer advised to have bulkhead sound proofing removed to inspect closer.

Pass 3 Jul 2012 103,609 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 103,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 98,632 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 98,632 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 85,729 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 72,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 72,845 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 65,628 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 62,555 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 57,781 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 57,781 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R171 JHW is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R171 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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R171 JHW is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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