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S208 VWB

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,595 mi
Last recorded138,595 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS208 VWB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 138,595 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 128,014 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 127,164 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 127,164 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 121,042 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 113,745 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 108,855 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 108,855 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 105,461 miles

Small stone chip front screen Zone A

Fail 25 Nov 2008 105,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Small stone chip front screen Zone A

Pass 23 Jan 2008 95,014 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 83,779 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 72,505 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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S208 VWB is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S208 VWB, 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 S208 VWB registered?

S208 VWB is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 January 1999.

Is S208 VWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S208 VWB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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