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581 UXW

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

175,341 mi
Last recorded175,341 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration581 UXW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2013 175,341 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise strong movement in steering column

corrosion to inner/outer sills

emissions erratic

exhaust badly corroded

movemnt in front suspension arm bush's

nearside and offside front floors corroded

plastic covers fitted to outer sills not allowing inspection

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2013 175,341 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise strong movement in steering column

corrosion to inner/outer sills

emissions erratic

exhaust badly corroded

movemnt in front suspension arm bush's

nearside and offside front floors corroded

plastic covers fitted to outer sills not allowing inspection

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2012 165,204 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

advise strong exhaust flexi very weak and exhaust very close to nearside rear brake flexi requires immeadiate attention

fuel light illuminated

Fail 21 Feb 2012 165,174 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

advise strong exhaust flexi very weak and exhaust very close to nearside rear brake flexi requires immeadiate attention

advise strong nearside front tyre badly worn inner edge close to cords

emissions erratic and passed on limit

exhaust heatshield insicure and exhaust blowing

fuel light illuminated

offside front tyre worn

Pass 18 Feb 2011 154,249 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 154,249 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 134,278 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 132,692 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 132,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 127,183 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2005 110,728 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2005 110,728 miles

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

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

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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581 UXW is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 581 UXW, 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.

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What year was 581 UXW registered?

581 UXW is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 January 1999.

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