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S336 SLH

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

155,724 mi
Last recorded155,724 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS336 SLH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 155,724 miles

Advise front floor pans corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear ABS wiring damaged had been rubbing on exhaust

Fail 27 Sep 2016 155,719 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure Fuel filter (7.2.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Advise front floor pans corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear ABS wiring damaged had been rubbing on exhaust

Pass 24 Sep 2015 153,985 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 153,952 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 151,343 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 146,259 miles

Both front and both rear brake discs slightly pitted

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

Rear exhaust pipe slightly corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2014 146,259 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both front and both rear brake discs slightly pitted

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

Rear exhaust pipe slightly corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2013 142,914 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 142,914 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 139,504 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 137,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s ball joint rubber split

Pass 21 Dec 2011 127,753 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 127,751 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 123,368 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 123,368 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 116,228 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 110,185 miles

Nearside Rear 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 1 Sep 2007 107,443 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 98,295 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 98,295 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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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S336 SLH is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 S336 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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S336 SLH is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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