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M40 GYR

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,019 mi
Last recorded140,019 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 GYR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2014 140,019 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 139,954 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 135,551 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 133,375 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 131,814 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 129,772 miles

crack in swept area

offside rear shock damp

signs of previous hreavy oil leak from engine area

Pass 6 Oct 2008 127,014 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre rear stop lamp not all bulbs working

slight leak on power steering

Fail 6 Oct 2008 127,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre rear stop lamp not all bulbs working

slight leak on power steering

Pass 3 Oct 2007 121,605 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 121,605 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 108,200 miles

Nearside 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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M40 GYR is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 M40 GYR, 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 M40 GYR registered?

M40 GYR is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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