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S235 RWJ

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,432 mi
Last recorded88,432 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS235 RWJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2014 88,432 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 88,432 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 87,103 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 87,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 83,643 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 78,471 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 78,471 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 73,733 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 73,733 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 69,671 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 69,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 65,260 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 57,594 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 53,185 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 48,602 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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S235 RWJ is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S235 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 S235 RWJ registered?

S235 RWJ is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 February 1999.

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The MOT history for S235 RWJ shows 15 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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