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AAZ 1016

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

139,094 mi
Last recorded139,094 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAZ 1016
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 139,094 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 131,808 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 126,121 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

advise n/s/f floor slight corrosion

Pass 5 Jan 2012 118,040 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 110,867 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 103,802 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 103,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 94,085 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 86,160 miles

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

n/s rear tyre 2mm on edge

Pass 30 Jan 2006 74,925 miles

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

one bulb in centre high level brake lamp not working.

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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AAZ 1016 is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AAZ 1016, 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 AAZ 1016 registered?

AAZ 1016 is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 February 1999.

Is AAZ 1016 safe to buy?

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