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M16 BLE

1999 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,949 mi
Last recorded61,949 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 BLE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 61,949 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 61,949 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 69,890 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 66,190 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 64,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 61,842 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 59,898 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 58,353 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 58,353 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 57,203 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 56,640 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 55,920 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 55,912 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 5 May 2011 53,587 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 53,587 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 51,771 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 51,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 49,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 49,626 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 48,371 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 46,553 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 41,413 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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M16 BLE is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M16 BLE, 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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M16 BLE is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 1999.

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