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S516 FAA

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,562 mi
Last recorded113,562 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2009
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS516 FAA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2009 113,562 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 113,543 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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 4 Nov 2008 111,427 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 111,427 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 105,130 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 95,160 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Handbrake travel fair

Steering geometry to be checked,n/s front wheel closer to rear of wheel arch than o/s

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

steering rack area damp

Pass 4 Aug 2005 87,388 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 87,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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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S516 FAA is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 S516 FAA, 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 S516 FAA registered?

S516 FAA is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S516 FAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S516 FAA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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