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S174 JLW

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

180,356 mi
Last recorded180,356 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS174 JLW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2014 180,356 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 177,369 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 177,369 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 173,577 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 172,552 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 165,273 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 161,777 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 8 May 2008 161,768 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 155,679 miles

requires new rear brakes

Fail 22 May 2007 155,679 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 138,648 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil leak

s/rack movement

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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S174 JLW is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S174 JLW, 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 S174 JLW registered?

S174 JLW is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S174 JLW safe to buy?

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