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S519 UNB

1999 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,731 mi
Last recorded105,731 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2010
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS519 UNB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2010 105,731 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake calipers / suspension components rusty

rear axle beam corroded

rear number plate starting to delaminate

rear tailgate struts inop

Fail 2 Feb 2010 105,731 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake calipers / suspension components rusty

rear axle beam corroded

rear number plate starting to delaminate

rear tailgate struts inop

Fail 12 Feb 2009 104,390 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust heatshield loose

front suspension legs, rear anti roll bar rusty

nearside wiper blade poor condition, plastic outer sill covers fitted - unable to inspect sills

rear brake hose ferrules, rear brake calipers & pads rusty

service lights on

Pass 12 Feb 2009 104,390 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust heatshield loose

front suspension legs, rear anti roll bar rusty

nearside wiper blade poor condition, plastic outer sill covers fitted - unable to inspect sills

rear brake hose ferrules, rear brake calipers & pads rusty

service lights on

Pass 20 Feb 2008 103,417 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

boot tailgate struts worn

brake hose ferrules surface rust

exhaust heatshield loose

front driveshafts a.b.s rotors rusty

sills bottom edges surface rust, plastic outer sill covers fitted unable to properly inspect sills

surface rust on all suspension components

Fail 19 Feb 2008 103,417 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

boot tailgate struts worn

brake hose ferrules surface rust

exhaust heatshield loose

front driveshafts a.b.s rotors rusty

sills bottom edges surface rust, plastic outer sill covers fitted unable to properly inspect sills

surface rust on all suspension components

Pass 1 Mar 2007 102,404 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 94,269 miles

rear brake discs corroded

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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S519 UNB is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Green 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 S519 UNB, 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 S519 UNB registered?

S519 UNB is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 January 1999.

Is S519 UNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S519 UNB 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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