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S438 RNP

1999 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,837 mi
Last recorded159,837 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS438 RNP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2013 159,837 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in o/s steering rack mounting perscribed area (bulkhead)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 153,503 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 153,503 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 147,879 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 139,148 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 139,148 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 129,675 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 129,675 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 119,373 miles

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

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

slight flex in the bulkhead when operatimg the steering lock to lock

Pass 11 Dec 2007 109,566 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 99,723 miles

Oil leak

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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S438 RNP is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S438 RNP, 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 S438 RNP registered?

S438 RNP is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 January 1999.

Is S438 RNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S438 RNP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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