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S385 WOA

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

77,615 mi
Last recorded77,615 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS385 WOA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 77,615 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 74,440 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 71,246 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 68,142 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 64,597 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 59,943 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 55,938 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 54,403 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 52,813 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 52,471 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front coil springs on struts signs of rust / may be due to lack of use ? 2/ front brake discs are glzaing - but serviceable

Pass 10 Nov 2010 52,471 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front coil springs on struts signs of rust / may be due to lack of use ? 2/ front brake discs are glzaing - but serviceable

Pass 11 Aug 2009 50,858 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 50,235 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 48,661 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 45,938 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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S385 WOA is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 S385 WOA, 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 S385 WOA registered?

S385 WOA is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 January 1999.

Is S385 WOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S385 WOA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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