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S909 URJ

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

140,375 mi
Last recorded140,375 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS909 URJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 140,375 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 139,950 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 139,950 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 139,465 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 139,464 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 138,643 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 138,643 miles

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

water keak from back of engine

Pass 8 Feb 2012 137,560 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 137,757 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 136,009 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 135,975 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 134,293 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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre worn unevenly.

rear brake discs deteriorating

Fail 15 Jun 2010 134,293 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

nearside front tyre worn unevenly.

rear brake discs deteriorating

Pass 2 Jun 2009 126,419 miles

BULCK HEAD HAS A LOT OF MOVEMENT WHEN STEARING IS MOVEING

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 126,419 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BULCK HEAD HAS A LOT OF MOVEMENT WHEN STEARING IS MOVEING

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 115,986 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 115,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 103,925 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Mar 2006

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

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

both rear tyres perished. osr close to limit, inside edge

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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S909 URJ is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S909 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 S909 URJ registered?

S909 URJ is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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