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S571 KNW

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

94,505 mi
Last recorded94,505 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS571 KNW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 94,505 miles

MOT failure repair returned with underseal

Offside Front Head light has water inside . Light output & aim ok at time of test

Fail 25 Jan 2025 94,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor area marked with chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Head light has water inside . Light output & aim ok at time of test

Pass 20 Jan 2024 93,157 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 90,784 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 88,872 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 87,906 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 83,976 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 83,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2019 78,718 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 78,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 29 Dec 2017 75,262 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 69,767 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 69,767 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front indicator lamp has condensation

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 64,201 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 64,201 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

fuel tank hose clips are badly corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2014 61,512 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 57,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 57,764 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 55,883 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

headlamp switch tight to turn

Fail 3 Jan 2013 55,883 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

headlamp switch tight to turn

rear exhaust section in poor condition

Pass 4 Jan 2012 53,584 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 53,583 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 51,068 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 48,774 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 46,195 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 43,692 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 41,072 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 41,072 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 38,190 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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S571 KNW is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 S571 KNW, 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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S571 KNW is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 January 1999.

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