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S374 CGJ

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,181 mi
Last recorded149,181 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2008
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS374 CGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2008 149,181 miles

Hand brake travel long

N/S/F tyre getting low

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/R Tyre getting low on inner edge

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear number plate faded

Pass 6 Dec 2008 149,181 miles

Hand brake travel long

N/S/F tyre getting low

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/R Tyre getting low on inner edge

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear number plate faded

Pass 19 Nov 2007 142,605 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 123,290 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear shock absorbers are weeping slightly. †Near side rear inner tyre tread is feathering.

Pass 5 Dec 2006 123,290 miles

Rear shock absorbers are weeping slightly. †Near side rear inner tyre tread is feathering.

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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S374 CGJ is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S374 CGJ, 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 S374 CGJ registered?

S374 CGJ is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 January 1999.

Is S374 CGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S374 CGJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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