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V586 EJM

1999 Saab 9-3 S Tid

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,268 mi
Last recorded146,268 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2009
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-3 S Tid130,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV586 EJM
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S Tid
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2009 146,268 miles

nearside front brake pipe corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2009 146,268 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

nearside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2008 136,409 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 118,664 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 May 2007 118,650 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 106,868 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S Tid?

Based on 460 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
11,429
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19
position lamp(s) not working 16
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 13
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12
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V586 EJM is a 1999 Saab 9-3 S Tid in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-3 S Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 130,039 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 S Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V586 EJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 S Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Saab 9-3 S Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V586 EJM registered?

V586 EJM is a 1999 Saab 9-3 S Tid, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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