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S351 GHW

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,168 mi
Last recorded71,168 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS351 GHW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 71,168 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 71,154 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 71,154 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2019 71,037 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 70,970 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 70,603 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 70,558 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 70,367 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 70,319 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 70,318 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 67,051 miles

FRONT TYRES CRACKING

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

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

REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

Pass 4 Sep 2008 64,050 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 58,596 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 58,596 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 51,833 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 43,924 miles

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

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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S351 GHW is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S351 GHW, 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 S351 GHW registered?

S351 GHW is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S351 GHW safe to buy?

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