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J15 RCO

1999 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,280 mi
Last recorded115,280 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 RCO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 115,280 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 May 2019 115,275 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side 110kg (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor coroded by suspension arm mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side 128kg (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2018 112,878 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 107,145 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 107,118 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 102,682 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 102,682 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 102,656 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 7 May 2015 102,656 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 May 2014 100,567 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 100,525 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 100,522 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 95,970 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 80,320 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Jun 2010 80,320 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Jun 2009 77,614 miles

Advise nearside rear tyre inner edge

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 75,609 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2007 74,327 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both rear tyres wearing odd

Pass 9 Jul 2007 74,327 miles

both rear tyres wearing odd

Pass 7 Jul 2006 72,074 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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J15 RCO is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 J15 RCO, 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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J15 RCO is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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