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S343 SLH

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

98,898 mi
Last recorded98,898 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS343 SLH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 98,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 95,041 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 95,025 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre to rear clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 91,792 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 89,502 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 89,502 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 89,185 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 88,197 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 86,899 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 86,899 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 85,725 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 85,459 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 85,459 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 85,177 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 81,763 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 80,233 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 79,059 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 79,059 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 77,820 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 75,442 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 75,129 miles

Fuel cap cracked but seal good.

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

Pass 18 May 2006 74,151 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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S343 SLH is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 S343 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 S343 SLH registered?

S343 SLH is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 February 1999.

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