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R208 JGP

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

104,257 mi
Last recorded104,257 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR208 JGP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 104,257 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 103,739 miles

all suspension coil springs are corroded

exhaust is corroded

slight play steering column

Fail 21 Feb 2018 103,728 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front by bulkhead (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

all suspension coil springs are corroded

exhaust is corroded

slight play steering column

Pass 9 Mar 2017 103,146 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust heavily corroded

fuel filler neck jubilee clip broken

offside front tyre worn and cracking

rear axle corroded

rear roll bar corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2016 101,710 miles

exhaust is corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2016 101,709 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

exhaust is corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2015 101,343 miles

both front shock absorber cases corroded

brake pipe across bulkhead starting to corrode on n/s

bulkhead flexing behind steering rack slightly

clip broken on fuel tank filler neck

engine light on dash board

front to rear brake pipe corroded by centre clip and on n/s of bulkhead

hand brake lever tight in operation

outer sills not fully inspected due to plastic covers

slight movement in top of steering column

Pass 14 Mar 2014 100,282 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 98,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

unable to see cills due to cill covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2012 91,332 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 86,692 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 83,801 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 83,796 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 81,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jan 2008 76,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Feb 2007 72,047 miles

near side front and nearside rear tyres smallcut in sidewall

Pass 4 Feb 2006 67,125 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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R208 JGP is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R208 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 R208 JGP registered?

R208 JGP is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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