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S263 DCD

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,837 mi
Last recorded151,837 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS263 DCD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 151,837 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

air bag worning lamp on

exhaust back box poor

n/s outer front tyre worn smoth, near cord's, limit

Fail 23 Jan 2012 151,757 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

air bag worning lamp on

exhaust back box poor

n/s outer front tyre worn smoth, near cord's, limit

Pass 22 Jan 2011 141,668 miles

air bag worning on

back box casing poor

pitting to rear brake disc's

worning lamps on dash

Pass 16 Jan 2010 127,914 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag light on

engine check light on

Fail 17 Jan 2009 115,586 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre rear seat belt locking mechanism casing in poor condition

corrosion to both rear brake hose furrells

dampness to steering rack

front exhaust bracket fractured but still supporting exhaust

nearside front tyre worn heavy outer edge

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside washer poor

rear brakes slight imbalance

slight movement in steering rack bushes

Pass 17 Jan 2009 115,586 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

centre rear seat belt locking mechanism casing in poor condition

corrosion to both rear brake hose furrells

dampness to steering rack

front exhaust bracket fractured but still supporting exhaust

nearside front tyre worn heavy outer edge

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside washer poor

rear brakes slight imbalance

slight movement in steering rack bushes

Pass 3 Jan 2008 108,759 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2007 104,106 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 104,106 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 100,377 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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S263 DCD is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S263 DCD, 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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S263 DCD is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 January 1999.

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