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S190 MRS

1999 Saab 9-3 S Turbo

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,441 mi
Last recorded130,441 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-3 S Turbo103,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS190 MRS
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S Turbo
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2009 130,441 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 122,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

o/s/r flexi slightly missalined

Pass 28 Mar 2008 122,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s/r flexi slightly missalined

Pass 21 Mar 2007 105,554 miles

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

both sides rear brake hoses metal ends getting rusty

nearside front tyre ON 1.6mm limit at time of test

Fail 20 Mar 2007 105,554 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

N/S FRONT TYRE ON 1.6 MM AT TIME OF TEST

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

b/s rear flexible metal ends getting quite rusty

Pass 25 Feb 2006 102,996 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

metal brake pipe to o/s/f flexible showing signs of corrosion

service brake performance a little low n/s rear

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S Turbo?

Based on 1,094 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
7,581
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
position lamp(s) not working 53
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 29
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S190 MRS is a 1999 Saab 9-3 S Turbo in Black 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 S Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 103,742 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 S Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S190 MRS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 S Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Saab 9-3 S Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S190 MRS is a 1999 Saab 9-3 S Turbo, first registered on 7 January 1999.

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