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S861 JGX

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,916 mi
Last recorded78,916 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS861 JGX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2011 78,916 miles

front shocks corroding

small cut in o/s/f tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2010 76,299 miles

advise both front tyres wearing on edges

advise both number plates fading

advise front and rear brake discs corroded and worn

advise front wipers smeary

advise handbrake travel high

advise off side rear shock weeping

advise power steering rack some movement at mounting points and weeping

Pass 12 Oct 2009 73,275 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 70,180 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 65,240 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2007 65,240 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 53,704 miles

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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S861 JGX is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 98,368 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 S861 JGX, 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 27 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 S861 JGX registered?

S861 JGX is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 January 1999.

Is S861 JGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S861 JGX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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