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RUI 9477

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,102 mi
Last recorded112,102 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUI 9477
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2014 112,102 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s/r tyre showing signs of detteriation.

Fail 29 Aug 2014 111,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

O/s/f tyre showing signs of detteriation.

Pass 16 Sep 2013 104,979 miles

Oil leak

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front sidelight bulbs discoloured

osf seat back tilt inop

slight play top of steering column

Fail 12 Sep 2013 104,928 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front sidelight bulbs discoloured

osf seat back tilt inop

rear exhaust fouling body / mounting poorly fitted

slight play top of steering column

Pass 13 Sep 2012 100,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2012 100,622 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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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RUI 9477 is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RUI 9477, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RUI 9477 registered?

RUI 9477 is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is RUI 9477 safe to buy?

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