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S813 APG

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

122,929 mi
Last recorded122,929 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS813 APG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2023 122,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has cut in tread showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Osf lower arm centre bush has grease leaking out of bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate inscription illegible Front no plate cracked/damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes cracking/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 118,424 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box leaking slightly and clamp rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 118,424 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords And is low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box leaking slightly and clamp rusty (6.1.2 (a))

petrol cap cracked

Pass 13 Jan 2021 108,091 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 108,091 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Nsf centre floor has corrosion with in 30cm of the seat belt mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Osf washers not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 101,007 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2020 101,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Split in tread and low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm low on tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 87,669 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Dec 2018 87,655 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Dec 2017 73,832 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 63,811 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 61,236 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 59,243 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 56,928 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust deterioated

Pass 9 Jan 2013 55,060 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2012 52,821 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2011 49,852 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 46,143 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 40,970 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 35,314 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 29,935 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 24,772 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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S813 APG is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 S813 APG, 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 S813 APG registered?

S813 APG is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 January 1999.

Is S813 APG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S813 APG shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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