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S543 WHK

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

189,131 mi
Last recorded189,131 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS543 WHK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 189,131 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before and after flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also cracking in tread ()

Offside Front tyre slight cracking on sidewalls

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 May 2017 189,063 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seat mounting area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both wheels (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened snapped (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre has slight cracking in tread and sidewalls

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before and after flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 176,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 166,305 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front and offside rear tyres running off on edges

Pass 3 Apr 2014 158,349 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 158,349 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 150,689 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f washers poor

Pass 1 Mar 2012 142,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 134,166 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 134,166 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 124,722 miles

wiper blades smearing

Fail 23 Dec 2009 124,722 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

wiper blades smearing

Pass 17 Dec 2008 123,542 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 121,967 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 113,023 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 113,023 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 104,083 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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S543 WHK is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S543 WHK, 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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S543 WHK is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 January 1999.

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