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S434 CMR

1999 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

113,428 mi
Last recorded113,428 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS434 CMR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2011 113,428 miles

Ignition switch faulty // Rear washer inop

N/s/f tyre on legal limit // Cut o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Rear No. plate discoloured // N/s headlamp aim on min spec

Wear/play o/s/f top suspension mounting // Inter to rear silencer joint heavily corroded and clamp breaking up

Fail 21 Feb 2011 113,415 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Ignition switch faulty // Rear washer inop

N/s/f tyre on legal limit // Cut o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Rear No. plate discoloured // N/s headlamp aim on min spec

Wear/play o/s/f top suspension mounting // Inter to rear silencer joint heavily corroded and clamp breaking up

Pass 4 Feb 2010 105,442 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 105,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust front flexy mesh breaking up // rear silencer corroded

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s outer washer jet blocked// front wipers smear

o/s/f inner cv gaiter weeping on joint

oil mist steering rack (pinion area)

play/wear o/s/f top suspension mounting //

rear brake discs corroded // buckle in o/s/r in ner wheel rim

rear number plate discoloured// o/s/r indicator lense cracked

Pass 5 Nov 2008 94,511 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 87,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2007 87,272 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 80,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Oct 2006 80,226 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

emissions not tested due to exhaust

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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S434 CMR is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S434 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.

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S434 CMR is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 January 1999.

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