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R304 JGP

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,934 mi
Last recorded75,934 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR304 JGP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 75,934 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 73,876 miles

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

oil and coolant leak

Pass 19 Mar 2013 72,291 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 19 Mar 2013 72,291 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

Pass 2 Mar 2012 70,007 miles

rear exhaust silencer front mounting rubber missing

Pass 3 Mar 2011 67,735 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 63,137 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 61,351 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 61,351 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 59,546 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 57,570 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2006 55,145 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 55,145 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres have excessive cracking on sidewalls due to age

centre exhaust section corroded and at join to rear box

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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R304 JGP is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 R304 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 R304 JGP registered?

R304 JGP is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R304 JGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R304 JGP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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