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S991 APG

1999 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,486 mi
Last recorded150,486 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS991 APG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 150,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

corrosion in offside rear wing nearside rear wing damaged

Fail 1 Oct 2014 150,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

corrosion in offside rear wing nearside rear wing damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2013 144,203 miles

corrosion in offside rear wing- nearside rear wing damaged; corrosion in nearside lower door

offside rear tyre wearing uneven

Fail 25 Sep 2013 144,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

corrosion in offside rear wing- nearside rear wing damaged; corrosion in nearside lower door

offside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 9 Oct 2012 136,422 miles

airbag lamp on

corrosion starting in offside rear wing

Pass 6 Oct 2011 128,056 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 128,056 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 119,973 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 119,931 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 115,613 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 115,613 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 111,675 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 102,510 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 90,556 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 84,248 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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S991 APG is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S991 APG, 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 S991 APG registered?

S991 APG is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 January 1999.

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