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S287 SRL

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,875 mi
Last recorded104,875 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS287 SRL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 104,875 miles

boot floor holed

Fail 18 Sep 2018 104,874 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

boot floor holed

Pass 23 Jan 2018 103,715 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 100,827 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 97,964 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 94,996 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 92,755 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 92,755 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 88,808 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 83,022 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 77,936 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

gear oil leak by n/s/f drive shaft

rear tyres starting to perished on outer wall

Pass 20 Jan 2010 71,094 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 65,196 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 61,424 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 57,270 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 51,448 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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S287 SRL is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S287 SRL, 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 S287 SRL registered?

S287 SRL is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 1999.

Is S287 SRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S287 SRL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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