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S424 CMR

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,433 mi
Last recorded132,433 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS424 CMR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 132,433 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 132,433 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 128,319 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 124,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 124,112 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 120,917 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 120,902 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 116,686 miles

chip in o/s/f headlight glass unit

condition of both rear discs

wear to both front tyres only just legal

Pass 21 Apr 2007 107,350 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 107,332 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

slight exhaust blow

uneven wear to n/s/f tyre bline

Pass 27 Apr 2006 99,288 miles

condition of exhaust system

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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S424 CMR is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S424 CMR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S424 CMR registered?

S424 CMR is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S424 CMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S424 CMR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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