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R329 JGP

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,740 mi
Last recorded100,740 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR329 JGP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 100,740 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2016 100,740 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 99,230 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sill coversfitted

Fail 18 Jun 2015 99,224 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sill coversfitted

Pass 25 Mar 2014 97,384 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

both h/brake return springs missing

ex back box corroding

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2013 95,585 miles

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)

ex back box corroded

rear subframe rusty

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2013 95,583 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

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

ex back box corroded

rear subframe rusty

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 May 2012 93,811 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 93,811 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 May 2011 89,033 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 86,071 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 83,771 miles

slight cut in n/s front tyre

slight cut o/s front tyre

Fail 28 Apr 2009 83,763 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

slight cut in n/s front tyre

slight cut o/s front tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2008 80,132 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 78,709 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 77,583 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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R329 JGP is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R329 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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R329 JGP is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 April 1998.

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