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S258 SCF

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,727 mi
Last recorded73,727 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS258 SCF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 73,727 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 73,715 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 68,274 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Dec 2009 61,537 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 6 Jan 2009 54,785 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 50,056 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 50,056 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 48,254 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 45,470 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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S258 SCF is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S258 SCF, 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 S258 SCF registered?

S258 SCF is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 January 1999.

Is S258 SCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S258 SCF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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