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S716 AOX

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

161,650 mi
Last recorded161,650 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS716 AOX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2013 161,650 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 161,650 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 155,428 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 150,150 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 146,806 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 142,547 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 138,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 134,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 16 Jan 2008 134,624 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 11 Jan 2007 129,296 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 129,296 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 120,929 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 120,929 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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S716 AOX is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S716 AOX, 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 S716 AOX registered?

S716 AOX is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 January 1999.

Is S716 AOX safe to buy?

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