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R191 JGP

1998 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

112,914 mi
Last recorded112,914 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR191 JGP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 112,914 miles

Corrosion to offside floor

Pass 10 Jul 2015 112,223 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 111,367 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 111,034 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 110,204 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 106,340 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 106,340 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 101,377 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 2 Mar 2009 98,147 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front exhaust flexis detiorating

corrosion to both floor pans

corrosion to nearside rear brake hose furrell

plastic sill covers fitted

rear number plate starting to detiorate

slight play in both rear shock absorber piviot points

Pass 22 Jan 2008 88,119 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre on legal limit

nearside rear tyre wearing low

rear number plate deteriorating

slight play in front suspension arm bushes

Pass 1 Mar 2007 78,865 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jan 2006 67,046 miles

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

rear exhaust excessively corroded but not blowing at this time.

Pass 27 Jan 2006 67,046 miles

rear exhaust excessively corroded but not blowing at this time.

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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R191 JGP is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol 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 R191 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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What year was R191 JGP registered?

R191 JGP is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R191 JGP safe to buy?

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