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S201 GEU

1999 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

141,341 mi
Last recorded141,341 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS201 GEU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 141,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 139,750 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 137,427 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 135,596 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 132,335 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 128,782 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 128,782 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 125,864 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2010 120,048 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 116,083 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 112,120 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 107,420 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 100,722 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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S201 GEU is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S201 GEU, 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 S201 GEU registered?

S201 GEU is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 January 1999.

Is S201 GEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S201 GEU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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