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S179 JLW

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,033 mi
Last recorded132,033 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS179 JLW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 132,033 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 132,029 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 127,586 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 127,586 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2010 124,181 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 124,181 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 127,369 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 118,050 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 115,017 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 112,067 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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S179 JLW is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S179 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 S179 JLW registered?

S179 JLW is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 January 1999.

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