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S982 EUA

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

128,936 mi
Last recorded128,936 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS982 EUA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2011 128,936 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 118,773 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 107,852 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 96,547 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 86,849 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 178,381 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2005 70,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 8 Oct 2005 70,999 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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S982 EUA is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 S982 EUA, 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

How do I check the history of S982 EUA?

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What year was S982 EUA registered?

S982 EUA is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 January 1999.

Is S982 EUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S982 EUA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S982 EUA have outstanding finance?

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