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S134 MFR

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

172,099 mi
Last recorded172,099 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS134 MFR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 172,099 miles

crack developing o/s

rear number plate deteriorating

rear pads wearing

sill covers fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 25 May 2018 172,099 miles

Oil leak ()

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

front and rear brake discs very rusty

rear number plate deteriorated

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 May 2018 172,099 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' lower corner towards zone A (8.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault manufacturers dashboard warning light on (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak ()

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

battery flat

front and rear brake discs very rusty

rear number plate deteriorated

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2016 160,824 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 160,318 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 160,318 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 160,318 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 159,962 miles

nearside centre underbody of vehicle corroded

Pass 31 May 2011 159,009 miles

exhaust deteriated and slight blow

o/s/r shock has slight misting of oil

oil leak

rear trailing arm bushes deteriated

Fail 20 May 2011 159,009 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust deteriated and slight blow

o/s/r shock has slight misting of oil

oil leak

rear trailing arm bushes deteriated

Pass 26 Jun 2010 157,379 miles

car been standing

front shocks/ struts rusty

n/s cv boot inner clip missing

n/s/r tyre nailed

o/s/r shock slight misting of oil

oil leak

rear brake ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 21 May 2009 154,701 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

slight exhaust blow

slight oil leak

Fail 20 May 2009 154,701 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Temporary fuel cap fitted

slight exhaust blow

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2008 141,683 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 127,728 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 127,728 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 124,422 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 124,422 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 121,497 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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S134 MFR is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S134 MFR, 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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S134 MFR is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 January 1999.

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