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S825 JCC

1998 Saab 9-3 SE Tid

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,234 mi
Last recorded151,234 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Tid137,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS825 JCC
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Tid
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2008 151,234 miles

n/s rear s/belt stalk incomplete , both rear n/plate lamps dim.

Fail 24 Jun 2008 151,200 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

ADVISE FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES POOR CONDITION OK TEST ################################################

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 141,711 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 129,276 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 129,276 miles

Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front seat cushions loose

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front no plate cracked

rear no plate starting to seperate

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Tid?

Based on 3,370 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
9,627
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 227
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 130
position lamp(s) not working 89
parking brake recording little or no effort 83
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 82
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S825 JCC is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Tid in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 137,574 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 Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S825 JCC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S825 JCC registered?

S825 JCC is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Tid, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S825 JCC safe to buy?

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