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GNZ 8772

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,115 mi
Last recorded118,115 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNZ 8772
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 118,115 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 114,212 miles

Oil leak

rear disc pitted

Fail 17 Aug 2012 114,212 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear disc pitted

Pass 17 Jun 2011 106,395 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 15 Jun 2011 106,373 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2010 101,354 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 101,350 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 94,134 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 88,946 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 83,441 miles

nearside rear tyre tread worn down to border line in places

offside rear brake disc corroded

wiper starting to smear

Pass 17 May 2006 73,192 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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GNZ 8772 is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GNZ 8772, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GNZ 8772?

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What year was GNZ 8772 registered?

GNZ 8772 is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 June 1999.

Is GNZ 8772 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GNZ 8772 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GNZ 8772 have outstanding finance?

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