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S831 JSS

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,228 mi
Last recorded115,228 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS831 JSS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2013 115,228 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight chips in windscreen,slight play in steering rack mounts,stone chip in nsf fog lamp lens,plastic oversills fitted,slight corrosion to exhaust system & slight leaks from joints,

slight corrosion to some steel brake pipes & slight advanced to rear brake hose steel ferrules.front brake pads worn slightly uneven across axle,front brake hoses part shrouded

Pass 11 Dec 2012 107,187 miles

rear number plate deteriorated,slight leak fronm rear exhaust,slight dent in o/s/f inner wheel rim,n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge,o/s/r tyre slightly mishaped.

Pass 6 Dec 2011 98,563 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 98,563 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edges.

Pass 14 Dec 2010 92,030 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges,slight blow from exhaust,o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 16 Dec 2009 85,064 miles

condensation in both front indicator lamps,rear tyres odd,slight binding from rear brakes.

Fail 12 Dec 2008 78,218 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake hoses part shrouded,mixed tyre brands fitted,osf steering track rod ball joint dust boot split,plastic oversills fitted,inner rear wheel arches & parts of boot floor covered

rear wiper blade split & rear wash innop,slight chips in windscreen,os headlamp wiper blade split,nsr seat belt twisted,condensation in front indicator lamps,rear brake hose ferrules/metal ends starting to corrode

Pass 12 Dec 2008 78,218 miles

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake hoses part shrouded,mixed tyre brands fitted,osf steering track rod ball joint dust boot split,plastic oversills fitted,inner rear wheel arches & parts of boot floor covered

rear wiper blade split & rear wash innop,slight chips in windscreen,os headlamp wiper blade split,nsr seat belt twisted,condensation in front indicator lamps,rear brake hose ferrules/metal ends starting to corrode

Pass 3 Jan 2008 71,684 miles

condensation in n/s/f indicator unit,both front tyres wearing on edges,n/s/r tyre tread worn uneven.

Pass 21 Dec 2006 64,805 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

damp in front indicator lamps,nsr tyre odd brand & worn unevenly,rear brake hose ferrules risty,ft b/hoses part shrouded,inner rear arches & parts of boot floor covered.forward undertray & plastic oversills fitted,

Pass 6 Jan 2006 58,211 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

inner rear arches & parts of boot floor covered,forward undershield & plastic oversills fitted,exhaust system starting to corrode,upper parts of front brake hoses shrouded,b/fluid level low,nsr tyre brand odd,damp in nsf indicator lamp

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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S831 JSS is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S831 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 S831 JSS registered?

S831 JSS is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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