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S703 NHN

1999 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,852 mi
Last recorded152,852 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS703 NHN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2014 152,852 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 149,998 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 149,257 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Advise nearside window wash supply pipe leaking under pressure.

Advise offside park brake will require attention soon.

Nearside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 143,043 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 143,043 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

heat sheald insecure

Pass 29 Nov 2011 135,642 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 135,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 130,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 123,495 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 123,495 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 122,876 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 122,876 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 118,655 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 108,023 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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S703 NHN is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S703 NHN, 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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S703 NHN is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 February 1999.

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