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B15 MRA

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,145 mi
Last recorded140,145 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 MRA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 140,145 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 132,220 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 128,111 miles

Oil leak

back box blowing.

Fail 19 Dec 2012 128,111 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

back box blowing.

Pass 14 Dec 2011 125,112 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 124,182 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 124,182 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 113,246 miles

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

fuel cap broken but still makeing a good seal

nsr and osr tyres perishing

osf brake disc slightly corroded

osf wing mirror damaged

rear exhaust box corroded amd blowing

Fail 11 Feb 2010 113,246 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

fuel cap broken but still makeing a good seal

nsr and osr tyres perishing

osf brake disc slightly corroded

osf wing mirror damaged

rear exhaust box corroded amd blowing

Pass 2 Jan 2009 111,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

fuel cap sealing but not intact

part of os door mirror cracked

Fail 2 Jan 2009 111,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

fuel cap sealing but not intact

part of os door mirror cracked

Pass 27 Dec 2007 107,336 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 97,474 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded.

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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B15 MRA is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 B15 MRA, 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 B15 MRA registered?

B15 MRA is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 July 1999.

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The MOT history for B15 MRA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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