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S795 JST

1998 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,340 mi
Last recorded73,340 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS795 JST
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 73,340 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 73,339 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 55,751 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 46,026 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 32,391 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 32,389 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 24,514 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 21,996 miles

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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S795 JST is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S795 JST, 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 S795 JST registered?

S795 JST is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 October 1998.

Is S795 JST safe to buy?

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