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W335 CYG

1990 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,134 mi
Last recorded87,134 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW335 CYG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 87,134 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 87,134 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

power steering fluid low

Pass 13 Apr 2016 81,975 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 81,971 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 76,853 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 71,191 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 71,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 66,011 miles

Exhaust flexi corroded an started to hang down

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 66,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust flexi corroded an started to hang down

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 17 Apr 2012 61,983 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2012 61,983 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear discs corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2011 56,933 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 56,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 52,761 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 48,971 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 44,298 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 39,284 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 34,673 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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W335 CYG is a 1990 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W335 CYG, 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 36 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 W335 CYG registered?

W335 CYG is a 1990 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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The MOT history for W335 CYG shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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