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S379 CGJ

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,803 mi
Last recorded115,803 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2010
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS379 CGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2010 115,803 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

slight corossion around both rear coil spring mounting points

Fail 3 Dec 2010 115,803 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

exhaust heat shield loose

slight corossion around both rear coil spring mounting points

Fail 9 Oct 2009 112,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen damage on nearside close to 40 milimetre

Pass 9 Oct 2009 112,998 miles

Windscreen damage on nearside close to 40 milimetre

Pass 10 Sep 2008 106,714 miles

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

front & rear number plates in poor condition

Pass 13 Sep 2007 98,368 miles

front numberplate starting to delaminate

long handbrake travel

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre on wear limits

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear numberplate delaminating

sill covers fitted

stone chips in windscreen

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 5 Sep 2006 91,609 miles

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

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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S379 CGJ is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S379 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 S379 CGJ registered?

S379 CGJ is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 February 1999.

Is S379 CGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S379 CGJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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