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S687 APH

1999 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,460 mi
Last recorded144,460 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS687 APH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2011 144,460 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

advise condition of hand brake cable fixing point

advise front and rear brake discs lightly pitted

advise full sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2011 144,457 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

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

advise condition of hand brake cable fixing point

advise front and rear brake discs lightly pitted

advise full sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2010 135,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre perished on the outer sidewall.

rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 27 Jun 2009 134,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both rear brake discs slightly corroded.

condensation in the nearside headlamp unit.

nearside rear tyre slightly perished.

Pass 17 Oct 2007 131,904 miles

NEARSIDE WASHER JET LEAKING PIPE/VALVE LEAKING

Nearside Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 121,186 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 121,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 107,362 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 107,362 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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S687 APH is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S687 APH, 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 S687 APH registered?

S687 APH is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 May 1999.

Is S687 APH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S687 APH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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