MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,666 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
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
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of S12 GEN?
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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?
The MOT history for S12 GEN shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S12 GEN have outstanding finance?
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