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S909 JVJ

1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,076 mi
Last recorded45,076 miles
Recorded on31 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto88,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS909 JVJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo Auto
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2008 45,076 miles

front number plate cracked.

n/s/r tyre slightley distorted

Fail 30 May 2008 45,072 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front number plate cracked.

n/s/r tyre slightley distorted

Fail 23 May 2007 40,927 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2007 40,927 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 38,570 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto?

Based on 1,180 MOT tests across 237 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
6,558
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 56
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
position lamp(s) not working 25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 23
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S909 JVJ is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 88,568 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 Turbo Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S909 JVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S909 JVJ registered?

S909 JVJ is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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