MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,080 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
chip in screen on nearside less than 40mm
handbrake lever high
nearside tyre wall perished
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
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
handbrake lever high, exhaust heatshiled touching exhaust
nearside rear tyre 2 small cuts in sidewall no canvas showing
front brake pads low
hand/parking brake high
front brake pads and discs wearing low
n/s/f tyre weaing low on inner and outer edges
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
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?
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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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How do I check the history of S817 JSS?
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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?
The MOT history for S817 JSS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S817 JSS have outstanding finance?
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