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S58 CMR

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,728 mi
Last recorded59,728 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS58 CMR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 59,728 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust system heavily corroded

front shock absorbers corroded

lots of rodent droppings under bonnet possible wiring damage

Fail 17 Aug 2017 59,724 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust system heavily corroded

front shock absorbers corroded

lots of rodent droppings under bonnet possible wiring damage

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Jul 2015 59,718 miles

corrosion to exhaust system and rear suspension

Pass 26 Jul 2013 59,214 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

corrosion in front and rear suspension

exhaust rusty

n/s front wheel inner rim damaged

Fail 6 Aug 2012 57,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f ABS reluctor ring starting to corroded

rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2012 57,849 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/f ABS reluctor ring starting to corroded

rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2011 56,229 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front suspension struts corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2009 47,261 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 46,155 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 42,701 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 39,122 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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S58 CMR is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S58 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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What year was S58 CMR registered?

S58 CMR is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S58 CMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S58 CMR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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