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S371 NGN

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

141,480 mi
Last recorded141,480 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS371 NGN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 141,480 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 139,106 miles

Front exhaust clamps corroded and exhaust slight insecure

Fail 5 Mar 2016 139,013 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Front exhaust clamps corroded and exhaust slight insecure

Pass 6 Mar 2015 133,935 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust has minor leak

Fail 2 Mar 2015 133,897 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust has minor leak

Fail 24 Feb 2015 133,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 124,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhuast joint at the rear of back box rusty

heatsheild loose at the rear

nearside front tyre wearing thin on the inside

Fail 20 Feb 2014 124,847 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre unevenly worn smooth inner shoulder -205/50 zr16 W

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 120,170 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 111,398 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 25 Feb 2012 111,398 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Feb 2011 98,053 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 81,209 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 81,181 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 80,563 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 80,563 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 74,411 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

o/s headlight aim high

Pass 13 Mar 2007 66,906 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 59,652 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres worn on edges and splitting

nail in tyre

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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S371 NGN is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S371 NGN, 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 S371 NGN registered?

S371 NGN is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 January 1999.

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