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R414 JWC

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

68,245 mi
Last recorded68,245 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR414 JWC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 68,245 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 68,231 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temperary fuel cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR PAN CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength CORRODED INSIDE INNER REAR WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength INNER REAR WING CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 67,110 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak FROM ENGINE AREA ()

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 65,946 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 65,946 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 64,534 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 63,084 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 61,721 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 9 May 2013 61,720 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Apr 2012 60,255 miles

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

oil leak on engine

Fail 4 Apr 2012 60,254 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 28 Apr 2011 58,923 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 57,483 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 55,767 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 55,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 53,387 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 48,843 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 45,397 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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R414 JWC 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 72.2%.

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 R414 JWC, 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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R414 JWC is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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