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S938 UDX

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,285 mi
Last recorded135,285 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS938 UDX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2018 135,285 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top shock mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear unconventional bracket support used for shock absorber

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre perished and cracking

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shock mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2017 131,093 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner wheel rim dented

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber mounting area has a none conventional bracket but secure

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mount (2.4.A.3)

power steering pipe has slightly leaking

Fail 7 Apr 2017 130,929 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner wheel rim dented

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber mounting area has a none conventional bracket but secure

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 130,765 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack area (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc rusty

Pass 18 Apr 2016 127,513 miles

rear exhaust section in poor condition

Pass 26 Mar 2015 127,271 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 125,719 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 121,949 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 118,548 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 114,497 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 110,902 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 106,146 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 100,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 87,781 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 87,666 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 74,065 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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S938 UDX is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S938 UDX, 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 S938 UDX registered?

S938 UDX is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 January 1999.

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