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S470 JSL

1998 Saab 9-3 S Tid

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,854 mi
Last recorded95,854 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 S Tid135,420 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS470 JSL
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S Tid
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2007 95,854 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2007 95,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 84,846 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 74,694 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S Tid?

Based on 460 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
11,429
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19
position lamp(s) not working 16
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 13
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12
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S470 JSL is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S Tid in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 S Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 135,420 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 S Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S470 JSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S470 JSL registered?

S470 JSL is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S Tid, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is S470 JSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S470 JSL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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