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S20 XAB

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,792 mi
Last recorded126,792 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS20 XAB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 126,792 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 126,792 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 125,178 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 123,208 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side sill (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 123,208 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 120,011 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 116,219 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 112,077 miles

handbrake slightly low reading

number plate lights abit dull

Pass 12 Jun 2012 109,263 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 102,027 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 95,355 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 87,601 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 82,154 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 1 May 2008 82,154 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2007 77,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 77,779 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 74,717 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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S20 XAB is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S20 XAB, 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 S20 XAB registered?

S20 XAB is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for S20 XAB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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