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H18 PEL

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,825 mi
Last recorded71,825 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 PEL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2013 71,825 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 69,860 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 68,378 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 66,792 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 64,055 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 64,050 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 61,093 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 57,467 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 53,970 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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H18 PEL is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 H18 PEL, 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 H18 PEL registered?

H18 PEL is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 June 1999.

Is H18 PEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H18 PEL 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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