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J66 GMH

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,960 mi
Last recorded157,960 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 GMH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 157,960 miles

Exhaust worn rear

F/o/side tyre worn

Fail 26 Nov 2012 155,497 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 155,497 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 144,136 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 144,136 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 131,930 miles

oil leak

os track rod end rubber split

Fail 5 Nov 2010 131,929 miles

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

oil leak

os track rod end rubber split

Pass 1 Dec 2009 130,950 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2009 130,950 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2009 122,304 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 122,304 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 114,658 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 103,638 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 103,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 91,155 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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J66 GMH is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J66 GMH, 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 J66 GMH registered?

J66 GMH is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is J66 GMH safe to buy?

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