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S843 URJ

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,641 mi
Last recorded141,641 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS843 URJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2012 141,641 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 141,652 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 130,998 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 130,998 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

O/S/F TRACK ROD END BOOT SPLIT. SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW FROM FRONT PIPE AREA.FRONT SUSPENSION LEGS RUSTING.

Fail 8 Jan 2009 124,453 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 124,453 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 113,404 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 99,235 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 88,872 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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S843 URJ is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S843 URJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S843 URJ registered?

S843 URJ is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 January 1999.

Is S843 URJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S843 URJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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