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S949 CWL

1999 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

128,157 mi
Last recorded128,157 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS949 CWL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 128,157 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside 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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all brake discs are corroded and worn

both number plates are deteriorated

rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2013 128,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside 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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all brake discs are corroded and worn

both number plates are deteriorated

rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2012 127,584 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake warning light on

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Feb 2012 127,581 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake warning light on

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2011 123,889 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 118,294 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 111,179 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 111,176 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 103,030 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 5 Feb 2008 103,030 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Feb 2007 94,580 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 85,147 miles

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 85,147 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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S949 CWL is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S949 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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What year was S949 CWL registered?

S949 CWL is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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