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S687 RCF

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,295 mi
Last recorded117,295 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2010
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS687 RCF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2010 117,295 miles

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

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

front brake discs near wear limit/ slight judder

Fail 10 Feb 2010 117,295 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front brake discs near wear limit/ slight judder

Pass 12 Feb 2009 113,459 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 113,459 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2008 109,563 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 109,563 miles

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 104,399 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 98,511 miles

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

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

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

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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S687 RCF is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S687 RCF, 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 S687 RCF registered?

S687 RCF is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 February 1999.

Is S687 RCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S687 RCF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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