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S897 RCJ

1999 Saab 9-3

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,781 mi
Last recorded130,781 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS897 RCJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 130,781 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 125,858 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 125,858 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 122,041 miles

some corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 7 Sep 2011 118,424 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 118,424 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 115,713 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 109,546 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 105,350 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 97,791 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 93,991 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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S897 RCJ is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S897 RCJ, 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 S897 RCJ registered?

S897 RCJ is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 January 1999.

Is S897 RCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S897 RCJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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