MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,451 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
offside rear tyre outer wall damage
offside rear tyre outer wall damage
offside rear tyre outer wall damage
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front brake discs worn
nearside front tyre outer wall damaged
offside rear tyre outer wall damaged
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S986 JRA is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 S986 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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How do I check the history of S986 JRA?
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What year was S986 JRA registered?
S986 JRA is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 August 1998.
Is S986 JRA safe to buy?
The MOT history for S986 JRA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S986 JRA have outstanding finance?
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