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S423 BFA

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

238,151 mi
Last recorded238,151 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS423 BFA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2011 238,151 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 May 2010 226,563 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 219,683 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 215,616 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 209,220 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 209,220 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 May 2006 197,230 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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S423 BFA is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S423 BFA, 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 S423 BFA registered?

S423 BFA is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 January 1999.

Is S423 BFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S423 BFA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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