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S12 GEN

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,666 mi
Last recorded141,666 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 GEN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 141,666 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 155,497 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 155,497 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 146,861 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 140,490 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

offside rear cracked on sidewall

Pass 29 May 2013 134,584 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 130,569 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 130,569 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2011 123,647 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 123,647 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jul 2010 119,081 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 114,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 114,368 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 110,670 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 98,325 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 80,531 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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S12 GEN is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S12 GEN, 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 S12 GEN registered?

S12 GEN is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 September 1999.

Is S12 GEN safe to buy?

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