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S218 UAS

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,940 mi
Last recorded79,940 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS218 UAS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 79,940 miles

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

drivers seat belt is damaged

front No plate is damaged

o/s/f tyre has a small cut on the outer side wall

o/s/r tyre is worn on the inner edge and is perished it is also at wear limit

rear No plate has started to delaminate

various brake pipes are corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2011 79,940 miles

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

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

drivers seat belt is damaged

front No plate is damaged

o/s/f tyre has a small cut on the outer side wall

o/s/r tyre is worn on the inner edge and is perished it is also at wear limit

rear No plate has started to delaminate

various brake pipes are corroded

Pass 10 May 2010 74,234 miles

both front struts are corroded

front NO plate damaged

o/s/f wiper blade started to deteriorate

o/s/r tyre isworn on the inner edge and is perished

rear No plate started to delaminate

rear brake pads are low

Pass 13 May 2009 68,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear No plate started to delaminate

rear brake pads look low

Fail 13 May 2009 68,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear No plate started to delaminate

rear brake pads look low

Pass 8 May 2008 63,908 miles

high handbrake travel

Pass 4 May 2007 56,659 miles

front brake pad looks low

nearside front roadwheel has slight buckle/distorsion

nearside rear tyre nearing legal limit

rear exhaust clamp heavily corrod and ready for failure

Pass 15 May 2006 50,392 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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S218 UAS is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S218 UAS, 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 S218 UAS registered?

S218 UAS is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S218 UAS safe to buy?

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