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S407 APP

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,732 mi
Last recorded180,732 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS407 APP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 180,732 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 180,731 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 178,680 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 16 May 2018 178,680 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 16 May 2017 176,013 miles

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

Nearside mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 May 2017 176,013 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2016 173,624 miles

Offside Front tyre accelerated wear on inside edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside mirror damaged

Fail 18 May 2016 173,624 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported down pipe to turbo (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre accelerated wear on inside edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 21 May 2015 170,293 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2014 166,828 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 166,823 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 163,388 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 162,406 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust box clamp broken

Pass 21 May 2012 156,875 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2011 151,377 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 145,251 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 137,590 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 120,404 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 97,295 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 80,104 miles

advise: fuel cap sealing washer starting to perish.

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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S407 APP is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 S407 APP, 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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S407 APP is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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