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S524 CTC

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

175,765 mi
Last recorded175,765 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS524 CTC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 175,765 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight movement in bulk head (2.3 (a) (i))

floor areas corroded heavily in places

Pass 20 Oct 2021 171,792 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 171,792 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 170,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and bandge repair (6.1.2 (a))

Front suspension top strut mounts movement

floors repaired

rear brake hoses and rigid pipes heavily undersealed and signs of corrosion

suspension components corroding

Fail 22 Oct 2020 170,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and bandge repair (6.1.2 (a))

Front suspension top strut mounts movement

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

floors repaired

rear brake hoses and rigid pipes heavily undersealed and signs of corrosion

suspension components corroding

Fail 5 Oct 2020 170,103 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Front Exhaust flexi deteriorating

Nearside Front top suspension mount slight play

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2019 166,807 miles

centre exhaust section rusty

n/s and o/s front strut casings rusty

n/s rear inner wing to sill rusty

Fail 5 Apr 2019 166,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust section rusty

n/s and o/s front strut casings rusty

n/s rear inner wing to sill rusty

Pass 14 Apr 2018 162,794 miles

centre exhaust rusty

Pass 29 Apr 2017 156,653 miles

centre exhaust box rusty

nearside and offside front floors rusty

nearside and offside front shock absorbers rusty

nearside and offside rear chassis rusty

nearside and offside rear inner wings rusty

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2017 156,549 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear floor (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear floor (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front inner wing (2.4.A.3)

centre exhaust box rusty

front exhaust flexi section in poor condition

nearside and offside front floors rusty

nearside and offside front shock absorbers rusty

nearside and offside rear chassis rusty

nearside and offside rear inner wings rusty

nearside front and nearside rear indicators faded

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 6 May 2016 151,124 miles

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

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

Offside floor pan repaired on inside

n/s and o/s rear shock absorbers damp

n/s rear floor pan rusty

Fail 30 Apr 2016 151,093 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

n/s and o/s rear shock absorbers damp

n/s rear floor pan rusty

Pass 29 Apr 2015 147,393 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)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 147,393 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 143,352 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 143,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 140,087 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 140,087 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 131,274 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 117,965 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 117,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 107,086 miles

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

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

incorectly spaced plates found in the boot

Pass 28 Apr 2009 95,920 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 83,424 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 71,034 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 59,096 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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S524 CTC is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 S524 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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S524 CTC is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 January 1999.

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