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S866 URJ

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

71,967 mi
Last recorded71,967 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS866 URJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2011 71,967 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise both wiper blades deteriorated

advise front brake discs worn

advise oil leak on steering rack not excessive

Pass 26 Jan 2010 66,478 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 66,478 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

advise child seats fitted nearside and offside rear

advise heat sheild hung down at rear

Fail 21 Jan 2009 59,673 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise washer jet blocked

Pass 21 Jan 2009 59,673 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise washer jet blocked

Pass 18 Jan 2008 53,676 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 50,483 miles

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

Some corrosion both rear flexible brake pipe ferules

Pass 6 Jan 2006 47,033 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2006 47,033 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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S866 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 55.6%.

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 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.

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S866 URJ is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 January 1999.

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