MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,459 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All exhaust clamps deteriorated
Both front lower arm bushes slightly deteriorated
Coolant level low
Front number plate deteriorated
Long travel on handbrake
Nearside front wheel rim slightly bent
Nearside rear tyre pereshed
Offside rear brake hose ferrule corroded
Oil leak
Rear brake discs heavly corroded
both rear inner side lights not working
nearside rear tyre heavily perished and worn on inner edge
slight leak of exhaust gases from centre join to rear silencer clamp
various small chips in windscreen
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
All exhaust clamps deteriorated
Both front lower arm bushes slightly deteriorated
Center silencer baffles starting to brake up
Coolant level low
Front number plate deteriorated
Long travel on handbrake
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside front wheel rim slightly bent
Nearside rear tyre pereshed
Offside rear brake hose ferrule corroded
Oil leak
Rear brake discs heavly corroded
both rear inner side lights not working
various small chips in windscreen
slight blow from exhaust off side front indicator lense broken
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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S829 NGN is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 S829 NGN, 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 S829 NGN registered?
S829 NGN is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 January 1999.
Is S829 NGN safe to buy?
The MOT history for S829 NGN shows 7 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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