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R16 HWG

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

24,197 mi
Last recorded24,197 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 HWG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 24,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2013 24,069 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 24,038 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 23,355 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 56,124 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 22,824 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 22,685 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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R16 HWG is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R16 HWG, 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 R16 HWG registered?

R16 HWG is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 1999.

Is R16 HWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R16 HWG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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