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S186 JLW

1999 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,548 mi
Last recorded82,548 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS186 JLW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 82,548 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both front (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 82,548 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both front (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 79,582 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 76,738 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 76,738 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 74,815 miles

MIL on

Fail 3 Aug 2013 74,812 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

MIL on

Pass 3 Aug 2012 72,322 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 69,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 67,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 67,563 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 61,946 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 61,937 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 57,380 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 52,678 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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S186 JLW is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S186 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S186 JLW registered?

S186 JLW is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S186 JLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S186 JLW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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