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S915 GHW

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,990 mi
Last recorded107,990 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS915 GHW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 107,990 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and spring seat (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and spring seat (2.7.2a)

Fail 4 May 2016 107,990 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and spring seat (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and spring seat (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 May 2015 106,727 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 105,795 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 104,654 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 100,752 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 96,784 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2010 96,783 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2009 93,942 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 93,938 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 91,687 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 89,248 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 86,947 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 GHW is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GHW, 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 GHW registered?

S915 GHW is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S915 GHW safe to buy?

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