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S401 VPP

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

129,482 mi
Last recorded129,482 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS401 VPP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2017 129,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

hand brake cable touching exhaust heat sheld

parking brake poor performance

Pass 5 Apr 2016 128,918 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing/worn on edge

Pass 21 Apr 2015 128,546 miles

N/s/f tyre wearing/worn on edge

Slight power steering leak

Fail 21 Apr 2015 128,546 miles

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

N/s/f tyre wearing/worn on edge

Slight power steering leak

Pass 11 Apr 2014 124,771 miles

Slight power steering leak

Fail 11 Apr 2014 124,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight power steering leak

Pass 12 Apr 2013 123,622 miles

Power steering oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2013 123,622 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2012 122,296 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 122,296 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 121,321 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 120,767 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

o/s/r tyre has cut in tyre tread

power steering leak

Fail 16 Apr 2010 120,767 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

o/s/r tyre has cut in tyre tread

Pass 1 May 2009 119,309 miles

power steering leak from steering rack

Pass 14 Dec 2007 118,104 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 118,104 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight p/s oil leaking fron rack

Pass 14 Dec 2006 114,651 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 114,651 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 108,962 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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S401 VPP is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S401 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 S401 VPP registered?

S401 VPP is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 January 1999.

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