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S605 JLY

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

156,640 mi
Last recorded156,640 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS605 JLY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2015 156,640 miles

front and rear brake pads low

rear exhaust clamp insecure

Fail 9 Jan 2015 156,640 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front and rear brake pads low

rear exhaust clamp insecure

Pass 24 Dec 2013 144,718 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 138,091 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 138,091 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 127,150 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 127,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front screen-wash poor needs cleaning out

Pass 11 Dec 2010 119,537 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 119,537 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 105,189 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 101,046 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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S605 JLY is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S605 JLY, 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 S605 JLY registered?

S605 JLY is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S605 JLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S605 JLY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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