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S399 VPP

1999 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2015
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,792 mi
Last recorded119,792 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS399 VPP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 22 Dec 2014 119,792 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2013 118,197 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 Dec 2012 117,149 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 115,506 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 113,012 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 109,612 miles

1) Front and rear exhaust clamps are rusting and in poor condition. 2) All 4 jubilee clips on fuel filler hoses are rusting and in poor condition. BOTH THE ABOVE SHOULD BE MONITORED/RECTIFIED SOON.

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 103,528 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 98,215 miles

Fuel filler cap broken but sealing correctly.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 93,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jan 2006 86,300 miles

Offside rear seatbelt buckle surround seperating

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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S399 VPP is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S399 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 S399 VPP registered?

S399 VPP is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 1999.

Is S399 VPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S399 VPP shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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