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M222 OAK

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,019 mi
Last recorded118,019 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM222 OAK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 118,019 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 118,017 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 118,013 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 118,013 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 118,002 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

battery not fully secure

both front side lights seem slightly dim

both front tyres on 2-3mm

both rear brake discs corroding in areas

both rear brakes very slightly juddering

front brakes slightly juddering

headlight switch stiff in operation

main beam tell tail does not work

nearside rear number plate light lens not fully secure

oil leak at engine bay

possible leak from steering rack area

rear exhaust clamp to joint broken

strong advise both rear indicators showing faded amber light

Pass 28 Apr 2011 116,988 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 116,974 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2010 111,196 miles

both rear brake discs have slight corrosion on top edge

both rear shock absorbes are weeping

Fail 1 May 2010 111,196 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both rear brake discs have slight corrosion on top edge

both rear indicators srarting to show white light

both rear shock absorbes are weeping

Pass 1 Apr 2009 105,989 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 105,989 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 102,864 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 96,877 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 96,803 miles

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)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 88,590 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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M222 OAK is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M222 OAK, 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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M222 OAK is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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