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S660 SEL

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,531 mi
Last recorded128,531 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2008
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS660 SEL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2008 128,531 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

leak power steering rack

slight play steering columb

this model is known foe bulkhead fracturing ok at time of test

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 17 Jul 2008 128,498 miles

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

leak power steering rack

slight play steering columb

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

this model is known foe bulkhead fracturing ok at time of test

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Jul 2007 123,725 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

cannot check outter sills body kit fitted

corrosion front struts

front bulkhead cannot carry out full visual check due to sound deadening bulkhead does flex

power steering rack leak

tissue fitted to engine component

Fail 5 Jul 2007 123,725 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

cannot check outter sills body kit fitted

corrosion front struts

front bulkhead cannot carry out full visual check due to sound deadening bulkhead does flex

power steering rack leak

tissue fitted to engine component

Fail 6 Jun 2006 117,234 miles

Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 117,234 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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S660 SEL is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S660 SEL, 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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S660 SEL is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 February 1999.

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