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BNZ 6550

1999 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,361 mi
Last recorded130,361 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 6550
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 130,361 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end damaged but serviceable securing belt broken off (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by spring mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 130,212 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan by seat (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end damaged but serviceable securing belt broken off (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by spring mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 113,555 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 113,294 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 98,176 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 97,305 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 92,185 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake dics slightly 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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BNZ 6550 is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BNZ 6550, 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 BNZ 6550 registered?

BNZ 6550 is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 July 1999.

Is BNZ 6550 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 6550 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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