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S112 SJV

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,233 mi
Last recorded148,233 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS112 SJV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2010 148,233 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 132,785 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 116,803 miles

rubber boot split on o/s trac rod end

stone chip in o/s/f headlamp

Fail 25 Jul 2007 102,848 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 102,848 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 88,766 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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S112 SJV is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S112 SJV, 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 S112 SJV registered?

S112 SJV is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 January 1999.

Is S112 SJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S112 SJV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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