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N63 TSH

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

153,544 mi
Last recorded153,544 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN63 TSH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 153,544 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front strut slight play in insert

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

Offside Front strut slight play in insert

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both fuel tank straps coroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2021 153,544 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking leaking out rack gators (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shocker mount point (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front strut slight play in insert

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

Offside Front strut slight play in insert

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both fuel tank straps coroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2020 150,469 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front floor corroded

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mount point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear floor corroded

Offside Front inner wing corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear shocker casings corroded

fuel filter corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2020 150,466 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened spring pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front floor corroded

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mount point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear floor corroded

Offside Front inner wing corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear shocker casings corroded

fuel filter corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2019 145,992 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at clip on chassis. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting (jacking point). (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust parts corroded.

Fail 4 Mar 2019 145,991 miles

Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached spare wheel well. (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at clip on chassis. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting (jacking point). (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust parts corroded.

Pass 2 Apr 2018 139,771 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filter corroded

slight blow from rear exhaust

slight play in both front strut casings

Pass 27 Feb 2017 132,198 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust has a slight blow.

floor pans slightly corroded.

Pass 14 Mar 2016 122,157 miles

exhaust flexy corroded

oil leaks

Pass 2 Mar 2015 111,558 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front strut casings corroded

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 2 Mar 2015 111,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front strut casings corroded

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2014 111,048 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front strut casings corroded

o/s rear wheel rim slightly damaged

Fail 27 Mar 2014 111,048 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front strut casings corroded

o/s rear wheel rim slightly damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2013 91,033 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust parts corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2012 81,488 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 81,488 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2011 78,080 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

high visibility brake light has two units not working

osf disc inner face partial contact

osf inner cv boot losing grease

Pass 9 Apr 2011 78,080 miles

high visibility brake light has two units not working

osf disc inner face partial contact

osf inner cv boot losing grease

Pass 6 Apr 2010 75,022 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 75,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 71,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 68,359 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 63,974 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 63,974 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre slightly distorted and appears to have been ran flat

offside rear tyre slightly distorted

Pass 4 Jan 2006 44,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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N63 TSH is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 N63 TSH, 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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N63 TSH is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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