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R195 JPH

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,156 mi
Last recorded114,156 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR195 JPH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 114,156 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 114,156 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 105,012 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 105,011 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2017 96,575 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 96,575 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 88,717 miles

NS and OS rear road springs corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2015 81,270 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 81,270 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 75,597 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 75,581 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 67,096 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 67,089 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 60,090 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 59,019 miles

both rear brake discs corroded on edges

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2010 59,019 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

both rear brake discs corroded on edges

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2009 58,138 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

front shock absorbers casings shows signs of surface corrosion

rear coil springs shows signs of surface corrosion

suggest steering tracking

Pass 30 Oct 2008 56,628 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear coil springs shows signs of corrosion

front coil springs shows signs of corrosion

Fail 28 Oct 2008 56,620 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear coil springs shows signs of corrosion

front coil springs shows signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2007 54,685 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 50,826 miles

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

rear flexi brake hose ferrules becoming rusty

Pass 31 Oct 2005 47,712 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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R195 JPH is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R195 JPH, 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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R195 JPH is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 April 1998.

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