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S563 APH

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,468 mi
Last recorded171,468 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS563 APH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 171,468 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 29 May 2012 163,660 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2012 163,659 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 154,240 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 152,103 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 149,607 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 144,541 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2008 144,515 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2007 136,304 miles

Front discs slightyl worn and lipped

Handbrake slight travel

N/S & O/S rear brake flexi-hoses ferrels corroding

N/S/F shocker slight wear

Pass 25 Mar 2006 128,168 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

hand brake travel slightly long

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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S563 APH is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S563 APH, 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 S563 APH registered?

S563 APH is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 March 1999.

Is S563 APH safe to buy?

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