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S541 UNM

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,316 mi
Last recorded104,316 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2009
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS541 UNM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2009 104,316 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2008 88,492 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 88,492 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 72,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres slightley out of shape

Pass 3 Jan 2008 72,820 miles

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

both rear tyres slightley out of shape

Pass 20 Dec 2006 55,017 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 54,949 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2005 36,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

O/S BULKHEAD/FLITCH PANEL HAS STARTED TO CRACK.

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 36,526 miles

O/S BULKHEAD/FLITCH PANEL HAS STARTED TO CRACK.

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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S541 UNM is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S541 UNM, 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 S541 UNM registered?

S541 UNM is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 January 1999.

Is S541 UNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S541 UNM shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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