MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,065 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front number plate cracked
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside fron t tyre wearing outer edge
Nearside rear wheel arch damaged
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside front seat belt slow to retract
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front number plate cracked
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside fron t tyre wearing outer edge
Nearside rear wheel arch damaged
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside front seat belt slow to retract
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Nearside Rear 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)
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
offside rear bumper cracked
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Low reserve hand brake travel
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering rack mounts soft
Both rear tyres perrished
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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R198 JGP is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 R198 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 R198 JGP registered?
R198 JGP is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 May 1998.
Is R198 JGP safe to buy?
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