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M9 GFM

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,432 mi
Last recorded76,432 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 GFM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 76,432 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 70,489 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 70,489 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure both (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 64,736 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 58,484 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 58,482 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 53,520 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 46,692 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 46,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 40,127 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 39,898 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 39,507 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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M9 GFM is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M9 GFM, 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 M9 GFM registered?

M9 GFM is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 January 1999.

Is M9 GFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M9 GFM shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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