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S916 CSF

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

177,161 mi
Last recorded177,161 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS916 CSF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2012 177,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

slight movement in steering rack bushes

Pass 6 Jan 2012 177,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

slight movement in steering rack bushes

Pass 23 Nov 2010 174,317 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine is leaking oil from cylinder head

front top strut mounting bushes have slight movement

gearbox mount bush excessive movement

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

temprature gauge not working

Fail 22 Nov 2010 174,317 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine is leaking oil from cylinder head

front top strut mounting bushes have slight movement

gearbox mount bush excessive movement

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

temprature gauge not working

Pass 25 Nov 2009 163,268 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 163,268 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 148,518 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 148,518 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Nov 2007 134,579 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 134,579 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2006 120,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 120,256 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 105,464 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 105,464 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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S916 CSF is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S916 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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What year was S916 CSF registered?

S916 CSF is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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