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S113 SJV

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,525 mi
Last recorded88,525 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS113 SJV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2013 88,525 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 76,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 73,400 miles

nearside and offside rear coil springs slightly corroded

offside rear tyre worn slightly unevenly on inner tread

rear wiper blade split

signs of possible slight power steering leak evident

Pass 20 Oct 2010 70,631 miles

1 exhaust mounting rubber missing from rear exhaust

front exhaust blow evident

rear washers not working

rear wiper blade split

Fail 20 Oct 2010 70,631 miles

1 exhaust mounting rubber missing from rear exhaust

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

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

front exhaust blow evident

rear washers not working

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Oct 2009 68,053 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 66,050 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 54,393 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 62,660 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 59,411 miles

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

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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S113 SJV is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S113 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 S113 SJV registered?

S113 SJV is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 February 1999.

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