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S262 VAT

1999 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

110,655 mi
Last recorded110,655 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS262 VAT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 110,655 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum steering noisey due to low level (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 108,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

offside parking brake slow to apply

oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2020 108,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

floor pan corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2018 100,771 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 100,724 miles

Both fuel tank straps corroded

Offside and Nearside rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2016 99,744 miles

oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2015 98,447 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2014 95,654 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2013 92,309 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 92,260 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 88,415 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 83,527 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 83,527 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 79,185 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 73,993 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 68,574 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 68,549 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 62,177 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 56,271 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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S262 VAT is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S262 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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S262 VAT is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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