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S236 WAT

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

199,628 mi
Last recorded199,628 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS236 WAT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2011 199,628 miles

Oil leak

both rear brake discs corroding

Fail 4 Mar 2011 199,451 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Oil leak

both rear brake discs corroding

Pass 3 Mar 2010 188,873 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 188,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 165,355 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 146,949 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 138,489 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 WAT is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WAT, 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 WAT registered?

S236 WAT is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S236 WAT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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