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S226 RWJ

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,177 mi
Last recorded165,177 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2010
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS226 RWJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2010 165,177 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 165,177 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 158,279 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 158,279 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

no plate light incorrect colour

Pass 19 Dec 2008 150,801 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 148,394 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 148,394 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 143,178 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 138,996 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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S226 RWJ is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S226 RWJ, 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 S226 RWJ registered?

S226 RWJ is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S226 RWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S226 RWJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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