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S120 SJV

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,821 mi
Last recorded97,821 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS120 SJV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 97,821 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 97,821 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 86,329 miles

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

various suspension boots and bushes perished

Fail 22 Oct 2015 86,329 miles

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

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

various suspension boots and bushes perished

Pass 7 Jan 2014 82,718 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 79,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bracket on exhaust system broken

Pass 4 Jan 2012 77,715 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 77,715 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 76,062 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 72,524 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 67,798 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 67,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 60,501 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 58,021 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 53,899 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 SJV is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S120 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 S120 SJV registered?

S120 SJV is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S120 SJV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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