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R372 JPN

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

118,995 mi
Last recorded118,995 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR372 JPN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 118,995 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Centre and rear exhaust sections corroded. Rear exhaust pipe before silencer blowing.

Most underside components corroded.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low in centre. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Oct 2023 118,898 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 118,676 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 118,362 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF/OSR/NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 118,126 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect NSF/OSF/NSR/OSR (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF/OSR/NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 118,120 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect NSF/OSF/NSR/OSR (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF/OSR/NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 117,960 miles

unable to fully inspect outer sills as covers fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2019 117,938 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

unable to fully inspect sills as covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2018 117,757 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 116,461 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 112,284 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 108,577 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 105,840 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 105,836 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 102,781 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 98,552 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 91,790 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 87,958 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 79,629 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 79,622 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 72,835 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 67,471 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 62,935 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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R372 JPN is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R372 JPN, 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 R372 JPN registered?

R372 JPN is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R372 JPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R372 JPN shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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