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S10 PPP

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

203,288 mi
Last recorded203,288 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS10 PPP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2013 203,288 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 198,651 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2011 195,284 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 183,069 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 183,069 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 171,389 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 171,270 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front brake pads very low

Pass 23 Jan 2008 160,309 miles

play in steering wheel left/right up and down . both rear metal brake pipe ferrals rusting

Fail 23 Jan 2007 151,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

wall damage to offside front tyre

Pass 23 Jan 2007 151,648 miles

wall damage to offside front tyre

Pass 24 Jan 2006 143,433 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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S10 PPP is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S10 PPP, 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 S10 PPP registered?

S10 PPP is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S10 PPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S10 PPP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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