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KEY 478G

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,133 mi
Last recorded119,133 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEY 478G
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 119,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 May 2016 115,603 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion infront of the rear wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion on top of coil spring (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion on top of coil spring (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Fail 11 May 2016 115,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion infront of the rear wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion on top of coil spring (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion on top of coil spring (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Pass 14 May 2015 107,436 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 May 2015 107,434 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2014 101,638 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 91,411 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2012 84,447 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 75,439 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 75,439 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 69,878 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 59,991 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 59,991 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 50,922 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 43,034 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 380,879 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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KEY 478G is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KEY 478G, 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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KEY 478G is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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