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S285 SCF

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

77,230 mi
Last recorded77,230 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS285 SCF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 77,230 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 77,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 77,212 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 76,873 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 76,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 75,321 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 75,321 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 74,288 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 73,219 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 72,102 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 72,102 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 71,135 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 69,792 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 68,899 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 67,535 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 64,713 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 62,484 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 62,482 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 59,963 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 59,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 56,670 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 56,669 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 53,421 miles

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

n/s/f tyre slightly pershed

Pass 28 Dec 2005 50,016 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 SCF is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 98,368 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SCF, 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 SCF registered?

S285 SCF is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S285 SCF shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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