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S285 RWJ

1999 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

175,006 mi
Last recorded175,006 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS285 RWJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2018 175,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 168,277 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 160,723 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 153,242 miles

Driver front seatbelt slow too retract, Both rear tyres wearing unevenly inner edge.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 145,683 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres have uneven tyre wear to inner edges

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2013 138,707 miles

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2012 130,788 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre uneven on inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2011 124,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake discs show wear

o/s/r tyre has uneven wear on inner edge

rear brake discs show some wear

Pass 29 Sep 2010 117,711 miles

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

front brake discs worn

ns/f tyre perrished

os/ns front tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake discs worn

Pass 29 Sep 2009 110,826 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 101,828 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2007 91,278 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 27 Sep 2006 80,715 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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S285 RWJ is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 S285 RWJ, 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 S285 RWJ registered?

S285 RWJ is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 January 1999.

Is S285 RWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S285 RWJ shows 13 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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