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W193 UMO

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,080 mi
Last recorded159,080 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW193 UMO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 159,080 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 159,063 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 147,955 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 147,955 miles

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

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

Centre exhaust flex joint blowing

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 138,034 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear 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 3 Aug 2009 129,287 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 123,728 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 116,726 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING UP AND WAREING ON INNER EDGES

LARGE CRACK IN WINDSCREEN OUTSIDE SWEPT ZONE

Pass 17 Jul 2006 110,451 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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W193 UMO is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W193 UMO, 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 W193 UMO registered?

W193 UMO is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is W193 UMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W193 UMO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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