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R369 JGP

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,689 mi
Last recorded109,689 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR369 JGP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 109,689 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 109,258 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 107,510 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 106,633 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 102,915 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2012 102,915 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2011 97,451 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s front inner door release sticking

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear n/s front tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2009 90,467 miles

nearside parking brake low

Pass 22 Jul 2008 86,697 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2007 77,894 miles

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

o/s headlamp wiper blade missing

Pass 14 Jul 2006 68,178 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 68,178 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

windscreen washer jet partially blocked and wiper blades not clearing screen

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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R369 JGP is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R369 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 R369 JGP registered?

R369 JGP is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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