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S236 KLU

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,805 mi
Last recorded87,805 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS236 KLU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 87,805 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 87,805 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 82,991 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 82,991 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 76,965 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 75,031 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 75,031 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 73,383 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 71,549 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 70,745 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 68,929 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 68,808 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 67,309 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 64,670 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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S236 KLU is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S236 KLU, 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 S236 KLU registered?

S236 KLU is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 February 1999.

Is S236 KLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S236 KLU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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