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R175 JPG

1998 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

136,299 mi
Last recorded136,299 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR175 JPG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 136,299 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases end box (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2016 136,299 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases end box (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2015 132,449 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 127,454 miles

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

front registration plate is damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2013 122,638 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 116,511 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 116,511 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 110,143 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 102,052 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 95,264 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 88,790 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 80,310 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 72,182 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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R175 JPG is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R175 JPG, 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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R175 JPG is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 April 1998.

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