MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,330 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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
front position light dim
front tyres wearing on inner edge
rear tyres cracking
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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
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
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
BOTH NUMBER PLATES IN POOR CONDITION
CENTRE TO REAR EXHAUST CORRODING
O/S/R TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE
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
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)
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?
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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.
Is S996 BMR safe to buy?
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