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S302 SCF

1999 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,696 mi
Last recorded119,696 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS302 SCF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 119,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2016 119,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15V (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Wipers not checked effectively (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Door (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2015 85,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2015 85,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 78,825 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 78,825 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 69,516 miles

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

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

exhaust tailbox rusty/deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2012 66,509 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 66,448 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 63,284 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 60,136 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 56,674 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 52,318 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 48,196 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 43,475 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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S302 SCF is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S302 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 S302 SCF registered?

S302 SCF is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S302 SCF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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