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S854 KRM

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,470 mi
Last recorded137,470 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS854 KRM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 137,470 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

front exhaust flexible section split, not leaking.

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 137,450 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

front exhaust flexible section split, not leaking.

off side front tyre outer edge worn smooth

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 128,537 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 128,537 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 121,651 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 111,620 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 109,287 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 106,404 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 102,674 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 96,777 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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S854 KRM is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S854 KRM, 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 S854 KRM registered?

S854 KRM is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 January 1999.

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