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A3 NVM

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,708 mi
Last recorded76,708 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 NVM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 76,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 76,293 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 76,293 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 75,678 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 75,678 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 75,131 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 73,068 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 67,335 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 67,335 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 59,908 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 55,639 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 55,639 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 50,156 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 43,299 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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A3 NVM is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A3 NVM, 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 A3 NVM registered?

A3 NVM is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is A3 NVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 NVM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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