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S989 JRA

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

75,530 mi
Last recorded75,530 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS989 JRA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 75,530 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2025 74,980 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 74,431 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 74,004 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 73,745 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 73,739 miles

Fuel hose insecure fuel filler neck hose clamp snapped (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged speed sensor pick up ring cracked (1.6 (e))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake cable return spring missing

Pass 20 May 2021 73,025 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 73,025 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 72,286 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 71,040 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 69,424 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 69,424 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 69,194 miles

Nearside Rear tail pipe and rear exhaust deteriorated also slight blow

Pass 27 Feb 2015 68,634 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 68,961 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 68,961 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 67,326 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 67,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 65,651 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 63,700 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 59,757 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 53,023 miles

both front suspension legs becoming rusty

Pass 23 Aug 2007 49,025 miles

middle[flexi]and rear sections exhaust pin holed /blowing slightly

Pass 25 Aug 2006 45,726 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake pads appear very low suggest wheels off inspection

rear silencer rusty

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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S989 JRA is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 S989 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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What year was S989 JRA registered?

S989 JRA is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S989 JRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S989 JRA shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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