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S56 CMR

1999 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

117,650 mi
Last recorded117,650 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS56 CMR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2020 117,650 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

GEAR BOX TO CHASSIS EARTH IS BROKEN,DUE TO CORROSION.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

THE NEAR SIDE REAR AND THE OFF SIDE REAR OUTER ARCHES ARE CORRODED AND IN THE FUTURE WILL NEED ATTENTION.

Pass 15 Jan 2019 107,655 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule JUST PASSES TODAYS MOT TEST. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

THE GEAR BOX HAS AN OIL LEAK FROM THE NEARSIDE OUTPUT SEAL.

Fail 14 Jan 2019 107,655 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed CUT IN TREAD TO EXPOSE CANVAS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule JUST PASSES TODAYS MOT TEST. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective OLD WIPER BLADE DETERIORTED AND NOISEY. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside one of the off side windscreen jets blocked.

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

THE GEAR BOX HAS AN OIL LEAK FROM THE NEARSIDE OUTPUT SEAL.

Pass 8 Jan 2018 99,988 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 99,988 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 96,422 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 96,422 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 92,270 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 92,270 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 87,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Jan 2014 83,096 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear of vehicle corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2012 80,418 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 77,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 77,868 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 75,727 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 73,464 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 69,987 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 69,987 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 66,036 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 66,036 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 62,218 miles

front number plate cracked.

front pas pipe damp.

handbrake cable gaitors split.

n/s/f strut leg very rusty.

Fail 12 Jan 2007 62,152 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

front number plate cracked.

front pas pipe damp.

handbrake cable gaitors split.

n/s/f strut leg very rusty.

Pass 13 Jan 2006 57,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

both front suspension struts corroded,especially n/s/f

corrosion to rear subframe and anti roll bar

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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S56 CMR is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 S56 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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S56 CMR is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 January 1999.

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