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S381 WSU

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,832 mi
Last recorded130,832 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS381 WSU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2013 130,832 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 130,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 128,334 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 125,688 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 122,780 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 119,458 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 116,603 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Underbody brake pipes and rear flexi pipes undersealed

Fail 15 Jan 2009 116,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chip on screen zone a 5mm

damaged to o/s/r wing/wheelarch

o/s/r brake cable corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2008 113,368 miles

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 113,368 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 107,911 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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S381 WSU is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S381 WSU, 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 S381 WSU registered?

S381 WSU is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 January 1999.

Is S381 WSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S381 WSU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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