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S972 GWW

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2014
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

196,111 mi
Last recorded196,111 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS972 GWW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2013 196,111 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 181,750 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 166,355 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 152,702 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 141,676 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 132,108 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 119,024 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 104,679 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 93,932 miles

Exhaust support rubber perished & heat shield broken away

N/S/F tyre close to legal limits

P/S pipes damp

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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S972 GWW is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S972 GWW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S972 GWW registered?

S972 GWW is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S972 GWW safe to buy?

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