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S296 TKE

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,199 mi
Last recorded132,199 miles
Recorded on4 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS296 TKE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2013 132,199 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust coroded and blowing slightly

Fail 29 Apr 2013 132,089 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust coroded and blowing slightly

Pass 3 May 2012 128,187 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 118,664 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

chip in offside headlight glass

Fail 26 Nov 2010 118,664 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

chip in offside headlight glass

Pass 27 Nov 2009 112,048 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 104,176 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 104,139 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 104,139 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2007 93,142 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 80,897 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 69,183 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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S296 TKE is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S296 TKE, 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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S296 TKE is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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