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S702 OAJ

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,893 mi
Last recorded76,893 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS702 OAJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 76,893 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 76,877 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor in several places (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor in several places (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 68,430 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 68,204 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

suspension components generally corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2013 67,493 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 65,943 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Underbody generally corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2012 65,943 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Underbody generally corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2012 63,616 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 61,213 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 58,513 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 55,415 miles

N/S/R Tyre Perished.

Fail 3 Jan 2008 50,657 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 50,657 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 46,890 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 41,814 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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S702 OAJ is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S702 OAJ, 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 S702 OAJ registered?

S702 OAJ is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 1999.

Is S702 OAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S702 OAJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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