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S894 CSF

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

81,276 mi
Last recorded81,276 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS894 CSF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 81,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose/ratteling

Under side components generally surface corroded

Fail 28 May 2026 81,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose/ratteling

Under side components generally surface corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2025 78,410 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 73,902 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Spare Wheel Well Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underbody Corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2023 73,901 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Not tested due to defective braking system components (1.2.1 (g))

Emission control equipment obviously defective Emissions control vacuum pipe split (8.2.1.1 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Not tested due to defective emissions control equipment and exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking Steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSF inner wing corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose NSF wing mirror outer cover loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF suspension arms outer bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion to NSR wheel arch/door frame area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OSF inner wing corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF suspension arms outer bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OSF body floor corroded and holed within 30cm seatbelt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSR disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Boot floor heavily corroded and holed in spare wheel well

Rear silencer outer skin heavily corroded and fractured, not yet blowing

Pass 11 Jan 2022 73,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 72,699 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 71,247 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 68,021 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 64,555 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 64,554 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 May 2016 61,314 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2016 61,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 57,780 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front mirror slightly damaged.

Nearside front tyre worn on shoulders.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear tyre perished/cracked.

Pass 24 Feb 2015 57,780 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front mirror slightly damaged.

Nearside front tyre worn on shoulders.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear tyre perished/cracked.

Pass 29 Jan 2014 54,469 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 51,062 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 47,221 miles

n-s-r tyre unevenly worn

Pass 9 Feb 2011 43,122 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 43,122 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 39,925 miles

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

n/s/r tyre tread is wearing unevenly

steering rack area mounting point on bulkhead is weakened

Pass 26 Jan 2010 39,925 miles

n/s/r tyre tread is wearing unevenly

steering rack area mounting point on bulkhead is weakened

Pass 20 Feb 2009 35,979 miles

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

n/s/r tyre feathering

Pass 19 Feb 2008 31,415 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 26,178 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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S894 CSF is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 S894 CSF, 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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S894 CSF is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 January 1999.

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