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R40 EBE

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,719 mi
Last recorded121,719 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 EBE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 121,719 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 107,179 miles

SOME PANEL SEPERATION AT OS STEERING RACK BULKHEAD MOUNT. NO EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT OR INSECURITY.

Pass 2 Apr 2015 106,433 miles

excessive engine oil leak-leaking on exhaust

Fail 27 Mar 2015 106,431 miles

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

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

excessive engine oil leak-leaking on exhaust

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 27 Mar 2014 105,526 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 103,351 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 100,129 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2012 100,129 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2011 94,987 miles

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

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

front brake discs worn.

Fail 14 Mar 2011 94,952 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

front brake discs worn.

Pass 8 Mar 2010 88,688 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 80,704 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 73,126 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 65,439 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 57,623 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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R40 EBE is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R40 EBE, 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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R40 EBE is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 1999.

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