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S996 BMR

1999 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,330 mi
Last recorded119,330 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS996 BMR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 119,330 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 118,037 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 118,037 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 116,302 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 116,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre tread slightly mishapen

Pass 27 Apr 2016 114,524 miles

front position light dim

front tyres wearing on inner edge

rear tyres cracking

Fail 2 Feb 2015 112,574 miles

Both front tyres are bald on the inner edge

Both rear tyres are cracked

Fuel cap is damaged

N/S/F side light is dim

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 112,574 miles

Both front tyres are bald on the inner edge

Both rear tyres are cracked

Fuel cap is damaged

N/S/F side light is dim

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 103,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

slight cracking to n/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2013 99,979 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 16 Feb 2012 95,874 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 95,874 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 90,569 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

minor marks to windscreen

Pass 22 Jan 2010 85,715 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

LONG HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL

O/S/R TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

REAR BRAKE PADS APPROX 50-60 WORN

SLIGHT LEAK FROM FLEXI EXHAUST PIPE

Fail 18 Jan 2010 85,637 miles

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

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

CENTRE TO REAR EXHAUST CORRODING

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

LONG HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL

O/S/R TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

REAR BRAKE PADS APPROX 50-60 WORN

SLIGHT LEAK FROM FLEXI EXHAUST PIPE

Pass 16 Jan 2009 81,602 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 77,253 miles

BOTH NUMBER PLATES IN POOR CONDITION

CENTRE TO REAR EXHAUST CORRODING

O/S/R TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Fail 26 Jan 2008 77,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

BOTH NUMBER PLATES IN POOR CONDITION

CENTRE TO REAR EXHAUST CORRODING

O/S/R TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 25 Jan 2007 71,951 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 71,931 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

o/s/r tyre small cut to outer edge (advise early replacement)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 66,998 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 66,876 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

tracking check recommended

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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S996 BMR is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 S996 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 S996 BMR registered?

S996 BMR is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 January 1999.

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