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N13 MWC

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,677 mi
Last recorded98,677 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN13 MWC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 98,677 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2011 94,255 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 94,255 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2010 87,541 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 80,784 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Aug 2008 75,517 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 75,517 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 69,319 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advice breather pipe has come out of rocker cover and is leaking oil

advice front and rear no plates

advice wind screen cracked in corner

Pass 9 Mar 2006 62,606 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 62,606 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advice n/s/r brake slightly binding

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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N13 MWC 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 70%.

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 N13 MWC, 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 N13 MWC registered?

N13 MWC is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is N13 MWC safe to buy?

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