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S332 SLH

1999 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,513 mi
Last recorded111,513 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS332 SLH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 111,513 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 111,513 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 109,100 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 105,553 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 105,553 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 100,890 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 100,890 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 99,483 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 94,815 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

hand brake slight travel

Pass 13 Jun 2009 89,492 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 82,775 miles

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

nearside rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

offside rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2007 76,401 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 72,408 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 72,408 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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S332 SLH is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S332 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 S332 SLH registered?

S332 SLH is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 January 1999.

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