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R344 JGP

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,460 mi
Last recorded39,460 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR344 JGP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 39,460 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 39,273 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 38,521 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 38,399 miles

front tyres in poor condition age cracks

osr tyre in poor condition age cracks

Pass 14 Apr 2016 37,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush center (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 37,673 miles

age cracks in all four tyres

Fail 9 Apr 2015 37,673 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

age cracks in all four tyres

Pass 25 Apr 2014 37,395 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 36,603 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 36,016 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 35,028 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 32,680 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 32,680 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 29,126 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 27,165 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 27,165 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2007 23,692 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 18,295 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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R344 JGP is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R344 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 R344 JGP registered?

R344 JGP is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 May 1998.

Is R344 JGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R344 JGP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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