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RAZ 8925

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,492 mi
Last recorded138,492 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAZ 8925
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 138,492 miles

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

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

hand brake cable damaged

oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2020 138,491 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2015 136,360 miles

Exhaust slightly blowing from middle and rear section joints

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear handbrake cable has slightly restricted free movement

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 136,360 miles

Exhaust slightly blowing from middle and rear section joints

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear handbrake cable has slightly restricted free movement

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 131,884 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 131,871 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 125,814 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 117,450 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 108,881 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 100,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 92,621 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 92,621 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 84,178 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 78,484 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 66,501 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 66,501 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Aug 2005 53,208 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 53,208 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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RAZ 8925 is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RAZ 8925, 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 RAZ 8925 registered?

RAZ 8925 is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is RAZ 8925 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAZ 8925 shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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