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V248 JRR

1999 Saab 9-3 Aero

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,257 mi
Last recorded129,257 miles
Recorded on10 May 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV248 JRR
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2008 129,257 miles

rear seats missing !

Fail 6 May 2008 128,964 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear seats missing !

Pass 4 May 2007 103,257 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 3 May 2007 103,257 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 84,865 miles

slight inbalance of front brakes

slight play in nearside front strut top mounting

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero?

Based on 678 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
5,966
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26
position lamp(s) not working 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 10
coil spring broken 8
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V248 JRR is a 1999 Saab 9-3 Aero in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Aero fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V248 JRR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Aero typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 27 years old, this Saab 9-3 Aero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V248 JRR registered?

V248 JRR is a 1999 Saab 9-3 Aero, first registered on 17 December 1999.

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