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S881 URJ

1999 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,865 mi
Last recorded91,865 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS881 URJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 91,865 miles

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

rust spots under car

Pass 11 Jun 2012 87,239 miles

rust under car

Fail 8 Jun 2012 87,239 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rust under car

Pass 9 Jun 2011 83,248 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 83,248 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2010 79,662 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s rear outer tyre wall cracking

Pass 11 May 2009 77,513 miles

n/s front tyre outer wall scuffed

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

small tear in n/s front tyre outer wall

Pass 7 May 2008 74,072 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 70,866 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 67,184 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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S881 URJ is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Red 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 S881 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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What year was S881 URJ registered?

S881 URJ is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S881 URJ safe to buy?

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