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S229 NOD

1999 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,959 mi
Last recorded103,959 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS229 NOD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 103,959 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 103,955 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 96,559 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 96,559 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 93,612 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 90,066 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose n/s rear

Pass 15 Mar 2011 86,677 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 82,491 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 77,625 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2008 72,508 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 67,553 miles

centra to rear exhaust joint rusty

handbrake tight

Pass 22 Mar 2006 61,304 miles

front and rear no plats disscolouring

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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S229 NOD is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S229 NOD, 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 S229 NOD registered?

S229 NOD is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 February 1999.

Is S229 NOD safe to buy?

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