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C16 THB

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

146,212 mi
Last recorded146,212 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 THB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 146,212 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 146,207 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 154,898 miles

indicators lens cracked n/s/f

Fail 24 Apr 2013 145,898 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust heat sheld lose

indicators lens cracked n/s/f

Pass 21 May 2012 114,189 miles

Front cross member corroded

Headlamp beam converters fitted

N/S/F indicator lense cracked

N/S/R inner side light not working

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R seat belt reciever outer case missing

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Steering lock not locking

Fail 21 May 2012 144,189 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front cross member corroded

Headlamp beam converters fitted

N/S/F indicator lense cracked

N/S/R inner side light not working

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R seat belt reciever outer case missing

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Steering lock not locking

Pass 20 May 2011 136,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

O/S/R seat belt reciever outer casing broken

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 19 May 2011 136,894 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

O/S/R seat belt reciever outer casing broken

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 May 2010 126,694 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 126,694 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2009 120,640 miles

Advise backbox corroded

Advise nearside front tyre wearing low

Advise offside front tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 3 Nov 2007 119,899 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 114,580 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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C16 THB 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 61.5%.

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 C16 THB, 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 C16 THB registered?

C16 THB is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is C16 THB safe to buy?

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