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S43 TDP

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

161,152 mi
Last recorded161,152 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS43 TDP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 161,152 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 160,781 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 160,226 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 152,738 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

Small chips on windscreen

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 140,902 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 131,507 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 119,949 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 110,362 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 110,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 93,391 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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S43 TDP is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S43 TDP, 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 S43 TDP registered?

S43 TDP is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 February 1999.

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