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M11 XLY

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,914 mi
Last recorded169,914 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM11 XLY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 169,914 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)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 165,889 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 159,073 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 159,008 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 154,161 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 150,381 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 141,929 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2008 141,867 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 133,854 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 123,407 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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M11 XLY is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M11 XLY, 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 M11 XLY registered?

M11 XLY is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is M11 XLY safe to buy?

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