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S104 APG

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

173,921 mi
Last recorded173,921 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS104 APG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 173,921 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system very rusty and has a slight blow

front and rear tyres worn on edges and close to limit

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear brake pads worn close to limit

Pass 29 Mar 2011 150,480 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Feb 2010 139,887 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chips to screen

corrosion to front shock outer casings

front side light slightly dim

n/s/r tyre part worn fiited damage to both sidewalls

slight corrosion to floor pans by seat belt mlount and rear chassis rail by coil spring

Fail 5 Feb 2010 139,744 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

chips to screen

corrosion to front shock outer casings

front side light slightly dim

plastic sill covers fitted

slight corrosion to floor pans by seat belt mlount and rear chassis rail by coil spring

Fail 25 Feb 2009 127,794 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)

power steering hose weeping fluid

rear brake hose ferrules corroding

Pass 25 Feb 2009 127,794 miles

power steering hose weeping fluid

rear brake hose ferrules corroding

Pass 18 Jan 2008 113,939 miles

both rear tyres mishaped on inner edges

handbrake travel requires adjusting

Pass 4 Jan 2007 104,191 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 103,904 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 94,916 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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S104 APG is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 S104 APG, 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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S104 APG is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 January 1999.

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