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S442 JSL

1999 Saab 9-3 S Turbo

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

143,948 mi
Last recorded143,948 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2008
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-3 S Turbo103,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS442 JSL
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S Turbo
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2008 143,948 miles

corrosion forming on n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes.

o/s abs reluctor ring broken.

slight binding on n/s/r brake.

Pass 14 May 2008 143,923 miles

2 front tyres wearing on inner edges.

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes starting to corrode.

n/s/r brake binding slightly.

o/s/f abs reluctor ring broken.

Fail 10 May 2008 143,923 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

2 front tyres wearing on inner edges.

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes starting to corrode.

n/s/r brake binding slightly.

o/s/f abs reluctor ring broken.

Pass 25 May 2007 142,409 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2007 142,409 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2006 132,633 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 132,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

handbrake cable hanging low

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S Turbo?

Based on 1,094 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
7,581
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
position lamp(s) not working 53
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 29
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S442 JSL is a 1999 Saab 9-3 S Turbo in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-3 S Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 103,742 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 S Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S442 JSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 S Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Saab 9-3 S Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S442 JSL registered?

S442 JSL is a 1999 Saab 9-3 S Turbo, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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