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S805 JRU

1999 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,717 mi
Last recorded136,717 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS805 JRU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2011 136,717 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 136,717 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 107,569 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 107,569 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 83,878 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 76,990 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 73,235 miles

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

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

aux belt worn and cracked

condensation in n/s/f headlamp

f/pads half worn

p/s head weeping fluid requires further investigation

stonechips in screen

Pass 5 Mar 2007 73,235 miles

aux belt worn and cracked

condensation in n/s/f headlamp

f/pads half worn

p/s head weeping fluid requires further investigation

stonechips in screen

Pass 15 Mar 2006 69,623 miles

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

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

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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S805 JRU is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S805 JRU, 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 S805 JRU registered?

S805 JRU is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S805 JRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S805 JRU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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