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S362 XEV

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,782 mi
Last recorded106,782 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS362 XEV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 106,782 miles

Exhaust system corroding throughout, flexi pipes, joints etc.

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear Slight restricted movement brake / hubs.

Pass 25 Apr 2017 106,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion Floor area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Slight restricted movement to hub / brake

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 106,602 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear [at rear] (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 106,602 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear [at rear] (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 May 2015 106,148 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 106,122 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 May 2014 105,732 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 105,073 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2012 103,499 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 May 2012 103,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2011 100,393 miles

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

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

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

Rear silencer clamp broken

Pass 19 May 2010 97,504 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 94,342 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge 195/60R15H

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Rear centre brake light has one light inop

Pass 28 Jul 2008 93,431 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 93,021 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 85,583 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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S362 XEV 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 S362 XEV, 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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S362 XEV is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 January 1999.

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