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S72 WYB

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,734 mi
Last recorded110,734 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS72 WYB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 110,734 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 110,426 miles

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured Steering rack mounting. (2.2.C.1h)

Engine and gearbox oil leaks.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S/R inner side light not working.

Slight fluid leak from the steering rack.

Pass 12 Feb 2016 104,853 miles

Engine and gearbox oil leaks.

Rear tyres are perishing.

Fail 12 Feb 2016 104,853 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine and gearbox oil leaks.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear tyres are perishing.

Pass 5 Feb 2015 100,395 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 100,260 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 99,605 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 98,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/F indicator lens damaged

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 May 2011 97,683 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 97,680 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 26 May 2010 96,039 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 91,339 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 91,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 80,369 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S72 WYB is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S72 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 S72 WYB registered?

S72 WYB is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S72 WYB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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