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S994 BMR

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,748 mi
Last recorded86,748 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS994 BMR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 86,748 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 86,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 81,141 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 72,735 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 65,793 miles

advise both rear brake flexi hoses corroded.

advise nearside rear tyre perrished.

advise offside front inner cv gaitor weeping grease.

Fail 19 Nov 2012 65,793 miles

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

advise both rear brake flexi hoses corroded.

advise nearside rear tyre perrished.

advise offside front inner cv gaitor weeping grease.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Pass 1 Dec 2011 60,932 miles

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

advise both rear brake flexi hoses corroded.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Pass 26 Nov 2010 56,121 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 55,549 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 52,101 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 47,848 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 43,400 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 43,400 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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S994 BMR is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S994 BMR, 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 S994 BMR registered?

S994 BMR is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S994 BMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S994 BMR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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