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ABZ 7347

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

120,322 mi
Last recorded120,322 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABZ 7347
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 120,322 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded.

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded,

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases inlet pipe corroded ,[been patched] (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 119,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 119,005 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 116,781 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 115,603 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 115,602 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported flex weak and leaking . (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam goes dull ? (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 114,751 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 112,766 miles

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

rear exhaust mtgs perished x two ;advise new ;

Pass 12 Aug 2014 112,165 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 110,908 miles

rear ex mtgs perished ? advise new rubbers ;

Pass 21 Aug 2012 110,259 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 109,545 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 109,544 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 108,260 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 106,918 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 105,072 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 103,533 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 101,424 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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ABZ 7347 is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 ABZ 7347, 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

How do I check the history of ABZ 7347?

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What year was ABZ 7347 registered?

ABZ 7347 is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 June 1999.

Is ABZ 7347 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABZ 7347 shows 18 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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