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S39 TWX

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,115 mi
Last recorded149,115 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS39 TWX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 149,115 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 136,893 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 126,381 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 122,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 112,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Centre Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 115,021 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Heavy corrosion on rear exhaust

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Slight dampness around steering rack

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 115,021 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Heavy corrosion on rear exhaust

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight dampness around steering rack

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 104,750 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Heavy corrosion around exhaust rear silencer

Light scratches on windscreen

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

O/S headlamp beam image deteriorating

Rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Slight dampness around steering rack

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 94,193 miles

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Light scratches on windscreen

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

O/S headlamp beam image slightly deteriorated

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Rear tyres worn low on edges

Slight dampness around steering rack

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 83,272 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 67,052 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 67,501 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 64,512 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 62,987 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 57,378 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 57,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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S39 TWX is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel 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 S39 TWX, 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 S39 TWX registered?

S39 TWX is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 January 1999.

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