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S44 BVT

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

140,063 mi
Last recorded140,063 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS44 BVT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 140,063 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 140,063 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 139,326 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 134,603 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 129,274 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 128,573 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 127,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2013 126,780 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 117,270 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 117,270 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 109,582 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 105,852 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 100,247 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 94,099 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 89,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 85,784 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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S44 BVT is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S44 BVT, 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 S44 BVT registered?

S44 BVT is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 August 1999.

Is S44 BVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S44 BVT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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