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S817 JSS

1998 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,080 mi
Last recorded67,080 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS817 JSS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2010 67,080 miles

chip in screen on nearside less than 40mm

handbrake lever high

nearside tyre wall perished

Fail 17 Apr 2010 67,080 miles

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

chip in screen on nearside less than 40mm

handbrake lever high

nearside tyre wall perished

Fail 21 Apr 2009 62,958 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

handbrake lever high, exhaust heatshiled touching exhaust

nearside rear tyre 2 small cuts in sidewall no canvas showing

Pass 21 Apr 2009 62,958 miles

handbrake lever high, exhaust heatshiled touching exhaust

nearside rear tyre 2 small cuts in sidewall no canvas showing

Pass 15 Apr 2008 59,260 miles

front brake pads low

hand/parking brake high

Pass 24 Apr 2007 55,747 miles

front brake pads and discs wearing low

n/s/f tyre weaing low on inner and outer edges

Fail 27 Apr 2006 52,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 27 Apr 2006 52,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre perished

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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S817 JSS 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 62.5%.

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 S817 JSS, 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 S817 JSS registered?

S817 JSS is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S817 JSS safe to buy?

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