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S44 BNH

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,201 mi
Last recorded121,201 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS44 BNH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2015 121,201 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 116,032 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 111,756 miles

exhaust heatshield loose around fuel tank

washers poor

Pass 12 Mar 2012 108,740 miles

THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL SEEMS LONG

Fail 12 Mar 2012 108,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL SEEMS LONG

Pass 31 Dec 2010 104,738 miles

OSF INDICATOR BULB COLOUR IS POOR

SLIGHT BLOW FROM THE REAR OF THE EXHAUST

Fail 31 Dec 2010 104,738 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

BOLTS MISSING FROM THE SPARK PLUG COVER

OSF INDICATOR BULB COLOUR IS POOR

OSF TYRE IS VERY BADLLY CRACKED AND PERISHED

SLIGHT BLOW FROM THE REAR OF THE EXHAUST

Pass 24 Sep 2009 95,234 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyre cracking on inner side wall

Pass 25 Sep 2008 85,368 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

1 bulb at the high level stop lamp is inoperative.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

evidence exhaust join leaks.

low fuel warning lamp on.

off and near side rear tyres are worn uneven/out of shape.

parking brake lever shows travel.

power assisted steering rack shows oil/fluid contamination.

steering coloumn shows play.

Fail 24 Sep 2008 85,368 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

1 bulb at the high level stop lamp is inoperative.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

evidence exhaust join leaks.

low fuel warning lamp on.

off and near side rear tyres are worn uneven/out of shape.

parking brake lever shows travel.

power assisted steering rack shows oil/fluid contamination.

steering coloumn shows play.

Pass 18 Sep 2007 80,467 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 75,082 miles

both front tyres worn and on wear limits

damage to windscreen

front pads getting low

rear exhaust box corroded

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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S44 BNH is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S44 BNH, 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 S44 BNH registered?

S44 BNH is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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