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S189 MRS

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

237,322 mi
Last recorded237,322 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS189 MRS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2011 237,322 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 237,318 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 232,370 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 232,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 221,031 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 214,156 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 206,081 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 183,648 miles

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

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

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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S189 MRS is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S189 MRS, 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 S189 MRS registered?

S189 MRS is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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