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S16 RTO

2013 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,119 mi
Last recorded84,119 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS16 RTO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 84,119 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Apr 2025 79,640 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 78,435 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 76,797 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 76,797 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 72,251 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2022 72,251 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 67,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 58,675 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 52,296 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 52,296 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 52,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 46,053 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 36,278 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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S16 RTO is a 2013 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S16 RTO, 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 13 years old, this Saab 9-3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S16 RTO registered?

S16 RTO is a 2013 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 August 2013.

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The MOT history for S16 RTO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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