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S331 SLH

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,583 mi
Last recorded104,583 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS331 SLH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 104,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust centre and rear corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2021 104,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust centre and rear corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2019 104,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 104,106 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 103,654 miles

exhaust system corroded and outer covers in poor condition

Fail 23 Jan 2018 103,654 miles

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

exhaust system corroded and outer covers in poor condition

Pass 20 Feb 2017 103,149 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 103,138 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 101,325 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp rusted threw (7.1.2)

exhaust very rusty. clamp unlikely to last long. will require rear and center exhaust to fix

Fail 4 Feb 2016 101,314 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp rusted threw (7.1.2)

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

exhaust very rusty. clamp unlikely to last long. will require rear and center exhaust to fix

Pass 15 Sep 2015 101,306 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

exhaust system rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2014 101,300 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking round edges

Fail 15 Feb 2013 98,420 miles

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 98,420 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 91,285 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 83,402 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 82,407 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 80,552 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 77,451 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 77,451 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 68,044 miles

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

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

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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S331 SLH is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S331 SLH, 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 S331 SLH registered?

S331 SLH is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 February 1999.

Is S331 SLH safe to buy?

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