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S120 AOG

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,458 mi
Last recorded142,458 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS120 AOG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2014 142,458 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 142,458 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 133,540 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 129,627 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 118,181 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 105,453 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 105,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 95,226 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 76,378 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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S120 AOG is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S120 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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What year was S120 AOG registered?

S120 AOG is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S120 AOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S120 AOG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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