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S866 OEF

1999 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

165,946 mi
Last recorded165,946 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS866 OEF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 165,946 miles

Both rear wheel arches parcially corroded.

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 161,676 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 161,676 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 156,967 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 149,550 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 142,279 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 142,279 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 136,142 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 127,642 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 127,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 114,888 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2007 114,888 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 89,298 miles

temporary return spring fitted to off side rear parking brake lever

Fail 18 Dec 2006 89,298 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

temporary return spring fitted to off side rear parking brake lever

Pass 20 Jan 2006 86,786 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 86,786 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil level low

slight play both front lower arm bushes

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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S866 OEF is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 S866 OEF, 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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S866 OEF is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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