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S502 NNH

1999 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

165,325 mi
Last recorded165,325 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS502 NNH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2020 165,325 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill- wheel arch arear rusted & holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner lower wheel arch area holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Fuel hose insecure hose clip broken on filler hose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 161,872 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 157,233 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

underbody getting very rusty & has holes marked in yellow

Fail 10 May 2018 157,231 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall damaged (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald on inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides to hubs marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

underbody getting very rusty & has holes marked in yellow

Pass 3 Aug 2017 153,442 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall damage not down to cords

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange clamp (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 145,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

center exhaust silencer rotted

Pass 16 Jul 2015 140,636 miles

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

both rear tyres are slightly out of shape

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 9 Jul 2015 140,636 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both rear tyres are slightly out of shape

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2011 134,919 miles

Rear engine mounting worn

Fail 17 Mar 2011 134,919 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear engine mounting worn

Pass 12 Apr 2010 127,646 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 127,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 119,845 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 119,845 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 109,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2008 109,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 102,110 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 97,463 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 97,463 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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S502 NNH is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S502 NNH, 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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S502 NNH is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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