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S288 KNH

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

180,767 mi
Last recorded180,767 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2008
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS288 KNH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2008 180,767 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

1/ CENTER + N/S/R SEAT BELT CATCH COVERS MISSING 2/ O/S/F BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW 3/ FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS GETTING RUSTY

Pass 14 Mar 2007 175,538 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 175,538 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 168,752 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 168,608 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

1/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED AND PADS GETTING LOW 2/ FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS RUSTY

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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S288 KNH is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 S288 KNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S288 KNH registered?

S288 KNH is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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