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S680 YNM

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,008 mi
Last recorded100,008 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS680 YNM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 100,008 miles

Boot lid damaged, security not affected

Centre exhaust detached from support hanger, rear box outer skin corroded

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

Nearside front tyre scrubbed bald on inner

Pass 21 Apr 2016 96,388 miles

Boot lid damaged

Fail 18 Apr 2016 96,346 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Boot lid damaged

Pass 27 Aug 2015 93,339 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 90,123 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 90,086 miles

n/s/f tyre damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2012 90,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

front brake discs rusty

light switch stiff

n/s washer jet not working

n/s/f tyre damaged but no cords showing

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2012 90,074 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

front brake discs rusty

light switch stiff

n/s washer jet not working

n/s/f tyre damaged but no cords showing

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2011 90,011 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r / n/s/f tyres slightly perished

Pass 15 Dec 2009 89,056 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 86,607 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 86,026 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 86,026 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 97,659 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 97,659 miles

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 86,961 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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S680 YNM is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S680 YNM, 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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S680 YNM is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 January 1999.

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