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S573 JJB

1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2011
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,348 mi
Last recorded138,348 miles
Recorded on24 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo109,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS573 JJB
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2010 138,348 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2010 138,338 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 127,094 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2009 127,094 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2008 116,400 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 116,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 105,257 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 94,555 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 94,555 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 94,555 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo?

Based on 2,405 MOT tests across 542 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
7,807
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Registration plate lamp not working 38
brake disc excessively pitted 37
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S573 JJB is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 109,396 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 SE Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S573 JJB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S573 JJB registered?

S573 JJB is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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