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S457 TCL

1999 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

158,218 mi
Last recorded158,218 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS457 TCL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2011 158,218 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 150,709 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 139,162 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 133,158 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

advise condition of rear number plate.

Fail 5 Mar 2008 133,158 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

advise condition of rear number plate.

Pass 5 Mar 2007 125,284 miles

brake fluid close to minimum level

front brake pads low

handbrake travel high

rear brake hose connections rusty

rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Mar 2006 121,332 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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S457 TCL is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S457 TCL, 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 S457 TCL registered?

S457 TCL is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S457 TCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S457 TCL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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