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S506 CTC

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,601 mi
Last recorded48,601 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS506 CTC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2012 48,601 miles

front tyres close to legal limit

handbrake travel high

nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front number plate has honoeycombe effect

Pass 2 Nov 2012 48,601 miles

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

front number plate has honoeycombe effect

front tyres close to legal limit

handbrake travel high

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2011 204,053 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres wearing thin

nsf brake pads wearing thin

rear engine mount split

Pass 24 Jun 2010 197,334 miles

offside hand brake reading low

rear exhaust box deteriorated and blowing

Pass 10 Jun 2009 189,354 miles

both front tyres waering on edges

centre exhauat blow

metal brake npipe across rear corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2008 181,069 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 173,692 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 162,253 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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S506 CTC is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S506 CTC, 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 S506 CTC registered?

S506 CTC is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 January 1999.

Is S506 CTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S506 CTC shows 8 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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