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R199 JPG

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

105,233 mi
Last recorded105,233 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 JPG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 105,233 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 105,233 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 102,657 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 100,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 97,421 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 97,397 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 95,208 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 92,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 89,782 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 89,775 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 88,119 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

exhaust system corroded

powersteering pipes slightly corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2015 84,095 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Unable to visually check rear inner pads

Fail 19 Mar 2015 84,076 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Unable to visually check rear inner pads

Pass 17 Mar 2014 81,505 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine mount's weak

Pass 12 Mar 2013 78,810 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 75,453 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 72,512 miles

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

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

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

near side handbrake low on effort

Fail 17 Mar 2011 72,512 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

near side handbrake low on effort

Pass 12 Mar 2010 69,362 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 65,675 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 65,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 61,953 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 56,977 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 54,459 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 54,457 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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R199 JPG is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R199 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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R199 JPG is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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