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S305 JFH

1998 Saab 9-3 S Turbo

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,567 mi
Last recorded116,567 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 S Turbo110,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS305 JFH
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S Turbo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2008 116,567 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 May 2007 108,875 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 108,861 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 102,567 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 102,567 miles

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S Turbo?

Based on 1,094 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
7,581
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
position lamp(s) not working 53
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 29
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S305 JFH is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S Turbo in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 S Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 110,524 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 S Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S305 JFH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 S Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-3 S Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S305 JFH registered?

S305 JFH is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S Turbo, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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