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S274 RDG

1999 Saab 9-3 SE Tid

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,571 mi
Last recorded159,571 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Tid128,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS274 RDG
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Tid
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2012 159,571 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 143,155 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre rear seatbelt clasp cover broken

rear brake disc corroded and pitted inner face

washers just using one side for all screen

Fail 16 May 2011 143,147 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre rear seatbelt clasp cover broken

rear brake disc corroded and pitted inner face

washers just using one side for all screen

Pass 14 May 2010 132,274 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 132,274 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 118,050 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2009 118,050 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 116,156 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 116,156 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 108,502 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

ferrules on rear hoses corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2007 99,934 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil level at minimum

Pass 26 Jan 2006 88,714 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Tid?

Based on 3,370 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
9,627
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 227
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 130
position lamp(s) not working 89
parking brake recording little or no effort 83
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 82
Full Saab 9-3 SE Tid reliability report

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S274 RDG is a 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Tid in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 128,474 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 SE Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S274 RDG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S274 RDG registered?

S274 RDG is a 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Tid, first registered on 12 January 1999.

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