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S50 MOS

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,729 mi
Last recorded80,729 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 MOS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 80,729 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 80,721 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 80,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 80,496 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 80,342 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 80,012 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 79,427 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 79,417 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 78,940 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2015 78,336 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 77,566 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 76,918 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 76,918 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 76,008 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 74,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 73,814 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 72,556 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 71,858 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 69,961 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 68,226 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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S50 MOS is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S50 MOS, 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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S50 MOS is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 January 1999.

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