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M444 CCM

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,589 mi
Last recorded147,589 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM444 CCM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 147,589 miles

condensation in o/s headlamp light output starting to deterioate

handbrake travel

power steering rack damp

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

slight damage to front number plate

slight lip front brake discs

Fail 27 Jan 2015 147,586 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

condensation in o/s headlamp light output starting to deterioate

handbrake travel

oil leak

power steering rack damp

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

slight damage to front number plate

slight lip front brake discs

Pass 5 Dec 2013 144,729 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 144,729 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 28 May 2012 138,538 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 138,487 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 137,770 miles

Oil leak

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHT SCORING

SERIOUS DAMAGE MARKER

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 136,428 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 134,526 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

windscreen washers poorly directed

Pass 27 Sep 2008 134,526 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

windscreen washers poorly directed

Pass 14 Sep 2007 131,040 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2007 128,693 miles

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

handbrake lever has long travel

offside screenwash slightly blocked

Pass 6 May 2006 118,315 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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M444 CCM is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M444 CCM, 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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M444 CCM is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 May 1999.

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