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S273 RDD

1999 Saab 9-3

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,418 mi
Last recorded55,418 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS273 RDD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2012 55,418 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 55,418 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 47,368 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 40,079 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 40,079 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2008 35,798 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Dec 2008 35,798 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 31,096 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 29,781 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 26,469 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

uneven wear to rear tyres

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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S273 RDD is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in White 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 S273 RDD, 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 S273 RDD registered?

S273 RDD is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S273 RDD safe to buy?

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