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S229 VUG

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,013 mi
Last recorded91,013 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS229 VUG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 12 Dec 2014 91,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

damage to offside windscreen. Outside of swept area

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 27 Nov 2013 73,921 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 71,875 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 69,273 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 66,668 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 62,967 miles

Right rear seat belt catch slightly sticky

Pass 25 Nov 2008 60,475 miles

rear exhaust silencer very corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2007 57,175 miles

o/s/f and rear tyres perishing

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

slight play in n/s/f strut top mount

Pass 6 Dec 2006 53,109 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005

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 VUG is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VUG, 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 VUG registered?

S229 VUG is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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