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R3 CAP

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,506 mi
Last recorded128,506 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 CAP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 128,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2025 128,496 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 127,682 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 127,672 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 127,408 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 127,213 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroson (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 126,959 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 126,950 miles

Rear Seat belt missing Both (7.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 126,507 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 125,378 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 125,378 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 124,892 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 123,704 miles

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)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 122,624 miles

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 120,812 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 118,034 miles

Rear brake ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2012 118,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2011 115,232 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre punctured

rear engine mount factured

Pass 9 Mar 2010 112,241 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 106,949 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 103,303 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 103,303 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 97,323 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 97,323 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Advise check tyre pressures.

Pass 18 Nov 2005 89,866 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 89,864 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

oil leak

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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R3 CAP is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 R3 CAP, 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 R3 CAP registered?

R3 CAP is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 December 1999.

Is R3 CAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R3 CAP shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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