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R226 JGP

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,332 mi
Last recorded118,332 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR226 JGP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2011 118,332 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 30 Nov 2011 118,332 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 19 Nov 2010 111,665 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 105,218 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 98,396 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 93,005 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 85,713 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 78,004 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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R226 JGP is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R226 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 R226 JGP registered?

R226 JGP is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R226 JGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R226 JGP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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