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S688 YNM

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,769 mi
Last recorded86,769 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS688 YNM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015 86,769 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

covers over outer sills

Pass 4 Apr 2014 77,091 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 69,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 69,390 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 68,850 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 67,931 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 67,931 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2010 65,171 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 61,935 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 58,793 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 56,422 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 56,422 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 44,807 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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S688 YNM is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S688 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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What year was S688 YNM registered?

S688 YNM is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 January 1999.

Is S688 YNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S688 YNM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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