MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,605 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear spring mounts in poor condition
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear spring mounts in poor condition
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s/f seat tilt not working
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
exhaust heat shield adrift at rear
n/s/f seat tip mechanisim not working
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
N/S/F tyre cut on sidewall.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
N/S/F tyre cut on sidewall.
N/S/F tyre cut.
Oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
N/S/F seat not tilting forward.
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R248 JGP is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 R248 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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R248 JGP is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 April 1998.
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