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H4 CPL

1999 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,948 mi
Last recorded175,948 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 CPL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2013 175,948 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

chips to windscreen

engine management light on

engine mounts worn

low effort offside handbrake

nearside front tyre getting low

offside front tyre wearing on edges

plastic outer cover sills

Pass 9 Dec 2013 175,948 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

chips to windscreen

engine management light on

engine mounts worn

low effort offside handbrake

nearside front tyre getting low

offside front tyre wearing on edges

plastic outer cover sills

Pass 16 Jul 2012 171,561 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 161,314 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 137,957 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 133,069 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 133,069 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 124,477 miles

Oil leak

front wiper rubbers wearing

rear wiper rubber badly worn

Fail 10 Jul 2007 116,854 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 116,854 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 106,768 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 106,239 miles

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

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

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

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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H4 CPL is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H4 CPL, 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 H4 CPL registered?

H4 CPL is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 July 1999.

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