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WDZ 9747

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

83,659 mi
Last recorded83,659 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDZ 9747
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 83,659 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 82,805 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 82,796 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 82,796 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 81,611 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 80,561 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 80,046 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 77,264 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 71,175 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 64,237 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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WDZ 9747 is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WDZ 9747, 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 WDZ 9747 registered?

WDZ 9747 is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 August 1999.

Is WDZ 9747 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WDZ 9747 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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