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S946 CWL

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,976 mi
Last recorded107,976 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS946 CWL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 107,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2023 107,965 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 107,955 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion underside suspension parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 17 Jun 2021 107,927 miles

Corrosion surface under body and suspension

Front bumper and Registration cracked

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 107,907 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion surface under body and suspension

Front bumper and Registration cracked

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 107,878 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust surface corroded and flexi pipe not in good condition

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front bumper and registration plate cracked

Ignition switch issue

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 103,862 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

car under body has been unsealed

Fail 9 Oct 2018 103,861 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

car under body has been unsealed

Fail 21 Sep 2018 103,717 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated CENTRE AS MARKED UNDER PASSENGER SEAT (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced AS MARKED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated CENTRE AS MARKED UNDER DRIVER SEAT (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced AS MARKED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 98,377 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 94,679 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 90,138 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE BOTH EDGES (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE BOTH EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 90,056 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE BOTH EDGES (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE BOTH EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 85,376 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner & outer edges

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 85,376 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner & outer edges

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 80,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre worn inner & outer edge

Fail 9 Jan 2014 80,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre worn inner & outer edge

Pass 9 Jan 2013 74,954 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 71,571 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 71,571 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 67,954 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 63,632 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 63,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 58,071 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 58,071 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 56,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front number plate poor condition

Pass 14 Dec 2007 56,457 miles

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

front number plate poor condition

Pass 14 Dec 2006 53,934 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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S946 CWL is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S946 CWL, 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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S946 CWL is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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