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S115 AOG

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,395 mi
Last recorded73,395 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS115 AOG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 73,395 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring cracked (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 73,395 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring cracked (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 71,223 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (2.4.G.1)

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 9 Mar 2018 71,223 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (2.4.G.1)

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 68,995 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened lower spring seat (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened lower spring seat (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 17 Mar 2017 68,995 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under body floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened lower spring seat (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened lower spring seat (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 22 Mar 2016 67,181 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

corrosion on both front lower spring seats

Fail 17 Mar 2016 67,181 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1 off front to rear (front section) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

corrosion on both front lower spring seats

Pass 2 Apr 2015 64,295 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 64,295 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 61,621 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 58,689 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 56,439 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 56,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 54,511 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

light corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 31 Mar 2010 50,111 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

light perishing in r/h rear tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2009 45,833 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 42,779 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 38,612 miles

washer bottle leaking

Pass 30 Mar 2006 33,728 miles

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)

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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S115 AOG is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 S115 AOG, 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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S115 AOG is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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