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S276 RDD

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,301 mi
Last recorded77,301 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS276 RDD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2012 77,301 miles

Offside front tyre has a non critical cut to the outer sidewall.

Fail 15 Oct 2012 77,289 miles

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

Offside front tyre has a non critical cut to the outer sidewall.

Pass 6 Sep 2011 74,423 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 74,410 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 72,230 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs nearing replacement.

Pass 16 Sep 2008 67,855 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 61,843 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 20 Dec 2005 58,655 miles

Rear silencer is very corrosive but is not blowing at time of test.

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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S276 RDD is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S276 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 S276 RDD registered?

S276 RDD is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 January 1999.

Is S276 RDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S276 RDD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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