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M222 REW

1999 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

91,029 mi
Last recorded91,029 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM222 REW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 91,029 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 90,093 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 88,002 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 86,005 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 86,005 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 80,097 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 71,561 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 28 Jan 2009 64,114 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 48,895 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 43,961 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 37,708 miles

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

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

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

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

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 REW is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 M222 REW, 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 M222 REW registered?

M222 REW is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 July 1999.

Is M222 REW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M222 REW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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