MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,169 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
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)
BOTH REAR BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY CORRODED & PITTED BOTH SIDES
BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES SLIGHTLY CORRODED BOTH SIDES
SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN UPPER COLUMN ASSEMBLEY
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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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