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S71 WYB

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,551 mi
Last recorded123,551 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS71 WYB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 123,551 miles

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 123,551 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 118,544 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 118,543 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 115,159 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 105,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 97,253 miles

Nearside Front 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 9 Jan 2014 88,885 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust system rusty

Fail 9 Jan 2014 88,885 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust system rusty

Pass 7 Jan 2013 81,494 miles

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

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 75,291 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 69,181 miles

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

air bag warning light on

Pass 19 Dec 2009 58,283 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2009 58,283 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 58,233 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 58,000 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 58,000 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 56,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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S71 WYB is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 S71 WYB, 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 S71 WYB registered?

S71 WYB is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S71 WYB shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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