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S255 VAT

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,360 mi
Last recorded120,360 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS255 VAT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2013 120,360 miles

N/S/F TYRE GETTING LOW ON EDGES / N/S/R TYRE PERRISHING ADV REPLACE / SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT DISCS / SILL COVERS FITTED / SLIGHT CORROSION ON O/S/R BRAKE PIPE

Fail 2 May 2013 120,360 miles

Offside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

N/S/F TYRE GETTING LOW ON EDGES / N/S/R TYRE PERRISHING ADV REPLACE / SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT DISCS / SILL COVERS FITTED / SLIGHT CORROSION ON O/S/R BRAKE PIPE

Pass 1 Mar 2012 104,365 miles

sill covers fitted

slight corrsion on brake discs

Pass 2 Mar 2011 96,246 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 91,064 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 86,526 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 36,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 80,032 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 72,220 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Feb 2007 72,220 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 64,687 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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S255 VAT is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 S255 VAT, 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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S255 VAT is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 January 1999.

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