MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,719 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
SOME PANEL SEPERATION AT OS STEERING RACK BULKHEAD MOUNT. NO EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT OR INSECURITY.
excessive engine oil leak-leaking on exhaust
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
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
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
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.
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.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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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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