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R234 JGP

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

114,736 mi
Last recorded114,736 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR234 JGP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 114,736 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 108,198 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 107,769 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 107,215 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 106,183 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 104,886 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 104,886 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 103,912 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 103,425 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 102,243 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 101,168 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 100,021 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 98,272 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 98,272 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 91,210 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front lower ball joints slightly perished

Fail 3 Mar 2011 91,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front lower ball joints slightly perished

osr tyre out of shape

Pass 18 Feb 2010 86,273 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 86,273 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 77,935 miles

uneaven rear tyre tread wear

Pass 4 Mar 2008 67,018 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 1 Mar 2007 53,499 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 53,495 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 51,266 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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R234 JGP is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R234 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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R234 JGP is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 May 1998.

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