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S176 CFS

1999 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,645 mi
Last recorded134,645 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2009
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS176 CFS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2009 134,645 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s headlamp chipped

Pass 14 Aug 2008 117,999 miles

nearside front headlight chipped

nearside rear tyre mis-shaped

windscreen chipped

Pass 14 Aug 2007 98,760 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 80,420 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 64,257 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 64,257 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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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S176 CFS is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S176 CFS, 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 S176 CFS registered?

S176 CFS is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S176 CFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S176 CFS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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