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S902 CSF

1999 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,892 mi
Last recorded53,892 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS902 CSF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 53,892 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 53,892 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 51,762 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust middle and rear corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2015 51,762 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust middle and rear corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2014 49,676 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 47,581 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

offside front anti roll bar loctite threadlock used as a locking devise

Fail 14 Jan 2013 47,580 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside and offside front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 16 Jan 2012 45,697 miles

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

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

info display faulty [coolant level ok]

nearside and offside front tyres wearing unevenly

nearside front wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2011 43,571 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 43,571 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Centre exhaust shield insecure

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 40,891 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 40,891 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 38,426 miles

both front and bothfront to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2008 35,786 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 33,172 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 33,156 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 30,535 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 30,535 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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S902 CSF is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S902 CSF, 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 S902 CSF registered?

S902 CSF is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 January 1999.

Is S902 CSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S902 CSF shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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