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S900 BAX

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

118,323 mi
Last recorded118,323 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS900 BAX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 118,323 miles

slight rust on n/s floor

Pass 8 Aug 2023 118,045 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 117,431 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 117,431 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe insecure clips corroded & loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 116,608 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 115,210 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 115,210 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 113,900 miles

Nearside Front outer c/v gaiter leaking

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 112,447 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning hi level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer slight deteration

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Inner slight deteration

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 110,656 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 May 2016 109,517 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 108,380 miles

Coolant leak

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2015 108,345 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coolant leak

oil on minimum

plastic sills fitted not allowing full inspection

service light on

Pass 2 May 2014 107,005 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 105,959 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 104,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 13 May 2011 101,872 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front track control arm bushes split

both front tyres wearing low on inner edge

offside rear road spring carrier corroded

offside rear wheel slightly buckled

slight power steering leak

Pass 1 Jun 2010 99,169 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 90,982 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 81,956 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 75,039 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 75,039 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 69,405 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

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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S900 BAX is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 S900 BAX, 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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S900 BAX is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 July 1999.

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