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V898 JBO

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,045 mi
Last recorded100,045 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV898 JBO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2013 100,045 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 90,720 miles

sill covers fitted.

Pass 30 Dec 2010 83,551 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 83,550 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 78,419 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 74,168 miles

n/s/r brake hose ferrell corroded

rear hand brake cable gaitors split

Pass 29 Dec 2007 70,305 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 65,907 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 61,925 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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V898 JBO is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V898 JBO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V898 JBO registered?

V898 JBO is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 September 1999.

Is V898 JBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V898 JBO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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