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S232 JGC

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,072 mi
Last recorded167,072 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS232 JGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2010 167,072 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 150,954 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 150,951 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 136,360 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 136,360 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 121,217 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 107,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 107,095 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 100,586 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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S232 JGC 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 S232 JGC, 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 S232 JGC registered?

S232 JGC is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S232 JGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S232 JGC 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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