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R172 JHW

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,407 mi
Last recorded89,407 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR172 JHW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 89,407 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 89,407 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 88,346 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 76,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 71,137 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 May 2014 66,911 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 62,436 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 62,436 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 60,749 miles

rear tyres have cuts in sidewall but not failure

Pass 10 May 2011 60,182 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 59,461 miles

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres cuts in sidewall

Pass 12 May 2009 57,591 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 53,785 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 50,481 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 50,481 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2006 47,386 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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R172 JHW is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R172 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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What year was R172 JHW registered?

R172 JHW is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R172 JHW safe to buy?

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