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B14 PMK

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

156,916 mi
Last recorded156,916 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 PMK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 156,916 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear rear corroded but not in a prescribed area

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 156,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear rear corroded but not in a prescribed area

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 149,217 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rear engine mounting poor condition (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded at flex hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear play in axle beam bush

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear service and parking brake efforts low

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2019 141,013 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rear engine mounting poor condition (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2019 141,013 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rear engine mounting poor condition (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2018 135,771 miles

Nearside Front corrosion to inner wing

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top coil mt / inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer and joint in poor condition (7.1.2)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 131,289 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 131,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 125,379 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 118,078 miles

Bearing noise from aux belt area

Both front discs badly corroded

Both front tyres slightly worn on edges

Both rear brake discs corroded

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre badly perished and cracked

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2015 118,077 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

All brake discs worn and pitted

Bearing noise from aux belt area

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S/R tyre side wall damage

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2014 114,638 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2013 112,013 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 112,011 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

minor cracks offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Fail 2 Feb 2012 107,893 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 107,893 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 99,142 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 19 Feb 2010 92,018 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F shock absorber weak

O/S/R brake disc pitted and worn

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

both rear shock absorbers weeping

front brake disc worn

rear exhaust insulator perished

rear heatshield insecure

Fail 19 Feb 2010 92,018 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F shock absorber weak

O/S/R brake disc pitted and worn

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear shock absorbers weeping

front brake disc worn

rear exhaust insulator perished

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 6 Mar 2009 82,660 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 73,399 miles

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

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 29 Mar 2007 69,129 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 64,995 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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B14 PMK is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B14 PMK, 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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B14 PMK is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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