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S729 MGN

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,040 mi
Last recorded109,040 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS729 MGN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2011 109,040 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 99,658 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Pass 18 Dec 2009 85,137 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 66,385 miles

Battery insecure

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 4 Jul 2007 51,981 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 51,928 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 45,065 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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S729 MGN is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S729 MGN, 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 S729 MGN registered?

S729 MGN is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is S729 MGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S729 MGN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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