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XLZ 7293

1999 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

127,019 mi
Last recorded127,019 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLZ 7293
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 127,019 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 127,016 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 126,996 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 31 May 2018 122,640 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 122,640 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2017 119,093 miles

all brake pipes greased

all suspension bush s slightly perished

Pass 31 May 2016 115,180 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 May 2016 115,180 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 May 2015 111,085 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 105,061 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 105,061 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 98,765 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 91,699 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 86,045 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 78,582 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 71,819 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 64,438 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 64,438 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 56,830 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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XLZ 7293 is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 XLZ 7293, 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 XLZ 7293 registered?

XLZ 7293 is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for XLZ 7293 shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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