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S639 VPP

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,783 mi
Last recorded90,783 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS639 VPP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 90,783 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 89,119 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 86,425 miles

advise front screen cracked outside sweep area.

advise movment in both front lower arm bushes.

advise power steering steering rack leaking.

Fail 8 Sep 2014 86,424 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise movment in both front lower arm bushes.

advise power steering steering rack leaking.

Pass 16 Sep 2013 84,217 miles

advise front and rear brake discs corroded.

advise headlight switch stiff to operate.

advise nearside door mirror glass damaged.

advise slight exhaust blow rear.

advise slight movement in both front lower arm bushes.

Pass 19 Jul 2011 83,585 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 83,585 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 80,634 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 75,146 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 24 Jun 2008 67,797 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2007 612,232 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside bulkhead showing signs of cracking

Pass 16 Jul 2007 612,232 miles

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

offside bulkhead showing signs of cracking

Pass 14 Jul 2006 53,885 miles

slight crack on bulkhead / flitch panel joint on o/s.

Fail 14 Jul 2006 53,885 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

slight crack on bulkhead / flitch panel joint on o/s.

Pass 20 Jul 2005 47,781 miles

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

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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S639 VPP 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 73.3%.

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 S639 VPP, 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 S639 VPP registered?

S639 VPP is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S639 VPP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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