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R196 JPG

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

112,169 mi
Last recorded112,169 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR196 JPG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2009 112,169 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.3.A.2)

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

downpipe blowing slightly

Pass 19 Oct 2007 103,577 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 103,577 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 May 2006 102,013 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY CORRODED & PITTED BOTH SIDES

BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES SLIGHTLY CORRODED BOTH SIDES

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN UPPER COLUMN ASSEMBLEY

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 May 2006 102,013 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY CORRODED & PITTED BOTH SIDES

BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES SLIGHTLY CORRODED BOTH SIDES

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN UPPER COLUMN ASSEMBLEY

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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R196 JPG is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R196 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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What year was R196 JPG registered?

R196 JPG is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R196 JPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R196 JPG shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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