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S188 JLW

1999 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

55,863 mi
Last recorded55,863 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS188 JLW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 55,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing URGENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 53,057 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 53,057 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 53,050 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 52,815 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 52,675 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 52,102 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 52,097 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 52,018 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 51,680 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 46,649 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 44,534 miles

front exhaust flexi pip broken.

Pass 30 Jan 2007 41,453 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 38,465 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

n/s/r tyre wall in poor condition

Pass 2 Feb 2006 38,465 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wall in poor condition

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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S188 JLW is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 S188 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 S188 JLW registered?

S188 JLW is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 January 1999.

Is S188 JLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S188 JLW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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