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S169 SCA

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,409 mi
Last recorded134,409 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS169 SCA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 134,409 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 134,409 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 125,387 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 125,387 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 114,052 miles

n/s front brake disc lipped

n/s front brake pads wearing low

Fail 8 Feb 2012 114,052 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s front brake disc lipped

n/s front brake pads wearing low

Pass 28 Jan 2011 100,556 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 93,573 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 85,776 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2009 85,769 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 77,483 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 70,095 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2006 68,302 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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S169 SCA is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S169 SCA, 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 S169 SCA registered?

S169 SCA is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S169 SCA safe to buy?

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