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S902 XVW

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,011 mi
Last recorded139,011 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS902 XVW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2012 139,011 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

both rear tyre walls cracked

offside rear tyre edge worn

slight movement in the steering column

Fail 4 May 2012 139,011 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

both rear tyre walls cracked

offside rear tyre edge worn

slight movement in the steering column

Pass 20 May 2011 136,371 miles

o/s/f tyre + both rear tyres in poor condtion

Fail 19 May 2011 136,371 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

o/s/f tyre + both rear tyres in poor condtion

Pass 6 May 2010 133,795 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 130,660 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 130,643 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2008 127,152 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 115,350 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both wipers need early attention.

Pass 3 Aug 2006 97,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 XVW is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XVW, 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 XVW registered?

S902 XVW is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 January 1999.

Is S902 XVW safe to buy?

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