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S167 BTT

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,362 mi
Last recorded134,362 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS167 BTT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 134,362 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 134,350 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 May 2014 122,593 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2014 122,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

ADVISE, NEARSIDE FRONT STRUT CORRODING.

ADVISE, OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT, ALSO WORN ON INNER EDGE.

ADVISE, OIL LEAK!!!!

ADVISE, both rear coil springs heavily corroding.

ADVISE, front coil springs corroding.

ADVISE, front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating.

ADVISE, offside rear metal brake pipe corroding.

ADVISE, slight exhaust blow from rear join.

Pass 8 May 2013 119,512 miles

ADVISE, both front coil springs corroding.

ADVISE, both rear coil springs corroding.

ADVISE, both rear indicator bulbs fading.

ADVISE, general corrosion to underside rear of vehicle taking place.

ADVISE, nearside rear tyre outer wall worn, also tyre perishing & cracking.

ADVISE, offside rear metal brake pipe & farrel corroding.

ADVISE, offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

ADVISE, slight exhaust blow from rear join.

Pass 24 Apr 2012 116,243 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre deteriating

off side headlamp wiper in poor condition

offside rear flexi hose ferrule starting to corrode

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 116,243 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre deteriating

off side headlamp wiper in poor condition

offside rear flexi hose ferrule starting to corrode

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 May 2011 111,922 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 106,137 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 10 May 2010 105,851 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both rear coil spring's corroded

power steerimg rack damp

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 25 Apr 2009 99,951 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 May 2008 94,667 miles

rear exhaust bracket rusted

rear spring hanger rusted

Pass 16 Apr 2007 87,875 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 82,361 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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S167 BTT is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S167 BTT, 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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S167 BTT is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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