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M57 ORR

1999 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

93,361 mi
Last recorded93,361 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM57 ORR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 93,361 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2025 99,105 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 92,756 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 91,550 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 91,550 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 91,206 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush on front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2021 90,680 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 90,680 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 89,909 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 89,816 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassi around spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassi around spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan corroded in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 88,719 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 88,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 87,010 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 85,081 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 81,957 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 81,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 77,986 miles

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 14 Jul 2014 74,627 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 71,155 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 68,154 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2011 65,625 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 63,331 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 63,331 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 59,745 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 56,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 56,698 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 53,632 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 53,632 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 50,078 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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M57 ORR is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 M57 ORR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M57 ORR registered?

M57 ORR is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 July 1999.

Is M57 ORR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M57 ORR shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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