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S966 JRA

1998 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,973 mi
Last recorded134,973 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS966 JRA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Dec 2012 134,973 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

air bag light on

rear discs rusty

Pass 14 May 2012 133,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

air bag light on

exhaust deteriorated

front number plate damaged

front suspension legs corroding

offside rear tyre wearing low on edge

steering pipes corroded

wear in engine mounts

Pass 11 Dec 2010 130,365 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2010 130,292 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

rear discs badley pitted

Pass 27 Nov 2009 121,910 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 121,910 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 111,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 106,490 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 101,353 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

can't check sills fully kit fitted

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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S966 JRA is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S966 JRA, 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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S966 JRA is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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