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S575 BDP

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,806 mi
Last recorded123,806 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS575 BDP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 123,806 miles

Power steering fluid leak noted

Pass 30 Oct 2015 116,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 116,110 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 108,400 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 108,272 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 98,889 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust section very rusty around joint no leak when tested

Pass 5 Nov 2012 89,592 miles

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 79,296 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 70,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 70,355 miles

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 51,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 41,330 miles

both rear tyres perishing

near side front tyre on legal limit

off side front tyre close to legal limit

rear exhaust box rusty and slight blow

slight damp patch both rear shockers

slight play off side front centre susepension arm bush

Pass 31 Jan 2007 38,391 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 32,226 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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S575 BDP is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S575 BDP, 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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S575 BDP is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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