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S898 JGX

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

109,324 mi
Last recorded109,324 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS898 JGX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 109,324 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 109,324 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 105,314 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 100,323 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 93,467 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 86,852 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 80,415 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 73,676 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 66,939 miles

slight chip fron t screen

Pass 19 Jan 2010 62,064 miles

n/s/r cut's in side wall

Pass 19 Jan 2009 56,507 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 49,531 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 43,303 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jan 2006 38,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 38,030 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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S898 JGX is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S898 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 S898 JGX registered?

S898 JGX is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 January 1999.

Is S898 JGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S898 JGX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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