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J6 NLM

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,187 mi
Last recorded69,187 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 NLM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 69,187 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Slight corrosion on the back box and the outer sleeve of the flexi pipe is broken

Pass 9 Apr 2011 62,040 miles

Oil leak

slight weeping on pwr steering rack

Pass 9 Apr 2010 56,522 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 18 Mar 2009 51,954 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 51,950 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

POWER STEERING PIPE DAMP ON FRONT CROSSMEMBER

SLIGHT LEAK ON POWER STEERING RACK

Pass 4 Apr 2008 48,570 miles

SLIGHT LEAK ON STEERING RACK

Pass 13 Mar 2007 44,216 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 39,077 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 39,077 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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J6 NLM is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J6 NLM, 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 J6 NLM registered?

J6 NLM is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 March 1999.

Is J6 NLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J6 NLM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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