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S760 WTW

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,277 mi
Last recorded128,277 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS760 WTW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 128,277 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 116,553 miles

exhaust system corroded and small hole in pipe

surface corrosion around underbody areas rear spring hangers and baulk head

Fail 2 Sep 2015 116,553 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

exhaust system corroded and small hole in pipe

surface corrosion around underbody areas rear spring hangers and baulk head

Pass 3 Sep 2014 105,605 miles

dampness around power steeering rack

o/s/r spring top corroded

play in n/s/f strut mount

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Fail 3 Sep 2014 105,605 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

dampness around power steeering rack

o/s/r spring top corroded

play in n/s/f strut mount

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 9 Aug 2013 97,525 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

different size tyres front to rear

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

surface corrosion around underbody areas

wear in rear gearbox mount

Fail 8 Aug 2013 97,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

different size tyres front to rear

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

surface corrosion around underbody areas

wear in rear gearbox mount

Pass 6 Aug 2012 90,983 miles

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres have uneven/stepped treadwear

front suspension strut showing corrosion

slight corrosion showing in places underside

steering rack movement at bulkhead

steering rack weeping

Pass 2 Aug 2011 83,719 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 76,664 miles

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

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)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 71,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 71,721 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 67,260 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 1 Aug 2007 62,467 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 54,330 miles

advise both front tyres wearing inner and outer edge

advise full sill covers fitted

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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S760 WTW is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S760 WTW, 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 S760 WTW registered?

S760 WTW is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S760 WTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S760 WTW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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