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S450 WSU

1999 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,425 mi
Last recorded115,425 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS450 WSU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2017 115,425 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded part of floor pan (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 110,824 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 109,418 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Nov 2013 107,639 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 103,877 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 99,362 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 99,362 miles

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres run low sidewalls marked

N/s/f tyre nicked in outer sidewall

N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2010 97,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 6 Dec 2010 97,678 miles

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

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 7 Dec 2009 95,747 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Dec 2009 95,747 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 91,813 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 88,417 miles

nsf shock absorber rusty making shock casing thin

Pass 8 Dec 2006 84,281 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 80,121 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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S450 WSU is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S450 WSU, 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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S450 WSU is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 January 1999.

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