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R362 JPG

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

101,604 mi
Last recorded101,604 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR362 JPG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 101,604 miles

Nearside Rear tyre valve damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 101,604 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre valve damaged

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 93,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Jun 2017 93,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jun 2016 86,023 miles

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 26 Jun 2015 74,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 68,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rusting

Pass 15 Jun 2013 58,504 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 55,001 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 49,318 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 47,257 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 42,519 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 39,949 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 35,948 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 34,381 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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R362 JPG is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R362 JPG, 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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R362 JPG is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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