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S383 VPP

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,804 mi
Last recorded82,804 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS383 VPP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 82,804 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 20 Nov 2017 82,804 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Jun 2016 79,319 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 72,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 66,340 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 66,340 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 61,732 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 61,414 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 61,015 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 60,606 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 60,038 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 59,611 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 59,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 59,344 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 59,109 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 59,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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S383 VPP 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 75%.

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 S383 VPP, 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 S383 VPP registered?

S383 VPP is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 1999.

Is S383 VPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S383 VPP shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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