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187 CKD

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

49,053 mi
Last recorded49,053 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration187 CKD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 49,053 miles

Damage to front bumper

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))

Knock And Rattle To Steering

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre Wear

Fail 9 Feb 2024 49,053 miles

Damage to front bumper

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))

Knock And Rattle To Steering

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre Wear

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 48,722 miles

Damage noted to front bumper

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre Wear

Pass 1 Feb 2022 48,278 miles

Damage noted to o/s/f bumper

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wear

Pass 19 Feb 2021 46,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 46,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 44,827 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

front steering rack has oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2018 43,661 miles

Centre brake light not working

Front number plate cracked

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 16 Feb 2017 42,472 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 42,460 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Pass 23 Feb 2016 41,089 miles

O/S/R tyre cracked

N/S/R Tyre cracked badly

Pass 19 Feb 2015 39,390 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light illuminate

radiator oil coolant pipe slightly leaking oil

rear exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated

Fail 25 Feb 2014 38,006 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

radiator coolant slightly leaking oil

Pass 25 Feb 2014 38,006 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

radiator coolant slightly leaking oil

Pass 19 Feb 2013 35,978 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 35,978 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 34,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 34,077 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 31,721 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 28,909 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 25,934 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2008 22,747 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side front tyre slight worn outer edge

Fail 25 Feb 2008 22,747 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side front tyre slight worn outer edge

Pass 26 Feb 2007 19,752 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 15,964 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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187 CKD is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 187 CKD, 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 187 CKD registered?

187 CKD is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 June 1999.

Is 187 CKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 187 CKD shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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