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S573 KNW

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

116,705 mi
Last recorded116,705 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS573 KNW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 116,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 109,365 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 103,404 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 101,077 miles

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

Damp around both rear shock absorbers

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pitting and corrosion to rear brake disc's

Slight movement from both front strut top mountings

Pass 12 Nov 2010 95,353 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

handbrake cables slightly stiff

Pass 6 Nov 2009 89,790 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 83,851 miles

Both rear tyres badly perished, advise replacement

NSF tyre worn on edges and is due for replacement

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 76,963 miles

Both rear tyres are old and starting to deteriorate

Exhaust middle to rear section join corroded and starting to blow

Slight cut in NSF tyre sidewall

Pass 7 Nov 2006 71,693 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 71,491 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 65,571 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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S573 KNW is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S573 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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What year was S573 KNW registered?

S573 KNW is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 January 1999.

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