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S263 VAT

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,256 mi
Last recorded78,256 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2008
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS263 VAT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 17 Jan 2008 78,256 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2007 67,448 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 55,888 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 VAT is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S263 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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What year was S263 VAT registered?

S263 VAT is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 January 1999.

Is S263 VAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S263 VAT shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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