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S820 JCC

1998 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,871 mi
Last recorded112,871 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS820 JCC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2010 112,871 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 112,859 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 109,387 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 109,378 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 104,120 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 96,409 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 95,261 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 70,773 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

oil leak

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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S820 JCC 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 S820 JCC, 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 S820 JCC registered?

S820 JCC is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S820 JCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S820 JCC 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.

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