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S915 CSF

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

79,306 mi
Last recorded79,306 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS915 CSF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 79,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 78,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 76,577 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 76,577 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 75,835 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 71,845 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 71,845 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle wrong rotation (4.1.A.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 66,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 60,351 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 60,351 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 55,855 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 50,713 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 50,713 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 45,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 41,361 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 41,121 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 40,788 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 40,266 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 39,815 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 39,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 38,124 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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S915 CSF is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S915 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 S915 CSF registered?

S915 CSF is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 January 1999.

Is S915 CSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S915 CSF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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