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R220 JGP

1998 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,390 mi
Last recorded112,390 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR220 JGP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 112,390 miles

Offside Rear boot floor corroded

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 112,280 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor and rear arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 111,465 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear heat loose

Fail 16 Nov 2020 111,463 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear heat loose

Pass 6 Feb 2019 110,256 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand brake has little res travel

Fail 3 Jan 2019 110,190 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor under seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear seat belts not checked

Pass 9 Jan 2017 109,059 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

crack down n/s/f of windscreen

Pass 6 Jan 2016 104,388 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 99,590 miles

front discs slightly rusty

rear discs slightly rusty

Fail 4 Dec 2014 99,590 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs slightly rusty

rear discs slightly rusty

Pass 6 Nov 2013 98,586 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 97,698 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cracks on outer sidewall nearside rear

cracks on outer sidewall offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2011 95,779 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 93,318 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 84,909 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2008 79,308 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 75,010 miles

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

Front passengers seat removed, nearside front seat belt not tested

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

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak from engine, oil contaminating offside suspension bushes

Fail 17 Sep 2007 75,010 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front passengers seat has been removed, front nearside seat belt has not been tested

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

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak from engine, oil contaminating offside front suspension bushes

Fail 23 Aug 2007 74,688 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine oil leaks

Pass 22 Mar 2006 67,794 miles

oil leak

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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R220 JGP is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R220 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 R220 JGP registered?

R220 JGP is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 April 1998.

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