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A8 WPK

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,736 mi
Last recorded96,736 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 WPK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 96,736 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 94,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 93,499 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 93,495 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 91,866 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 91,866 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 88,299 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 88,287 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 87,305 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Sep 2006 83,470 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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A8 WPK is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A8 WPK, 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 A8 WPK registered?

A8 WPK is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 June 1999.

Is A8 WPK safe to buy?

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