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S710 MFR

1999 Saab 9-3 S Tid

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,926 mi
Last recorded135,926 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-3 S Tid130,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS710 MFR
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S Tid
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2009 135,926 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 135,924 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 123,073 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 100,807 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 73,464 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S Tid?

Based on 460 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
11,429
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19
position lamp(s) not working 16
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 13
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12
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S710 MFR is a 1999 Saab 9-3 S Tid in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-3 S Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 130,039 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 S Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S710 MFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 S Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Saab 9-3 S Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S710 MFR registered?

S710 MFR is a 1999 Saab 9-3 S Tid, first registered on 9 January 1999.

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