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R538 JPG

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,199 mi
Last recorded155,199 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR538 JPG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2012 155,199 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 154,811 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

air breather pipe split

battery insicure

both front shocks corroded

engine mount worn

imbalance to front and rear brakes

play in both outer lower suspension arm bushes

play in steering column

play in steering rack mounts

rear exhaust heat shield insicurte

warning lights on dash

Pass 7 Jan 2011 140,102 miles

one rear brake pipe clip broken

Fail 3 Jan 2011 140,046 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

one rear brake pipe clip broken

Pass 5 Nov 2009 134,895 miles

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

front bumper lose on both edges

Pass 21 Nov 2008 126,173 miles

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

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

o/s/f shock surface rust

Fail 21 Nov 2008 126,173 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/f shock surface rust

Pass 3 Nov 2007 120,846 miles

Advice front number plate

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 116,765 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag light staying on

front number plate starting to delaminate

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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R538 JPG is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R538 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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What year was R538 JPG registered?

R538 JPG is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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