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S319 VGY

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,343 mi
Last recorded115,343 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS319 VGY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 115,343 miles

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

Nearside rear and offside rear coil spring mountings corroded!!

Parking brake efficiency only 17%

Fail 30 May 2017 115,343 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside rear and offside rear coil spring mountings corroded!!

Parking brake efficiency only 17%

Pass 1 Jun 2016 107,395 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front arm bushes deteriorated not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 11 Sep 2014 106,781 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 106,781 miles

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 96,696 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 90,551 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 90,551 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 84,407 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers door mirror cracked

Pass 6 Jul 2010 77,692 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Driver's door mirror glass cracked - view to rear not seriously impaired

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight movement in the offside of the front bulkhead around servo/steering rack mounting. Investigation and rectification recommended

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 73,369 miles

Offside front tyre inside edge wearing slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 71,051 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 71,045 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 68,223 miles

Offside rear tyre perishing

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 56,578 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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S319 VGY is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S319 VGY, 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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S319 VGY is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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