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V633 EBL

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,528 mi
Last recorded131,528 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV633 EBL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 131,528 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 6 May 2016 118,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 116,839 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyre feathering on inner tread

nearside wiper blade smearing

offside headlight glass cracked

offside rear tyres tread minor bumps on tread ,may be the start of tyre seperation

rear number plate has a GB badge ,but number plate is readable

Fail 16 Jul 2015 116,830 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyre feathering on inner tread

nearside wiper blade smearing

offside headlight glass cracked

offside rear tyres tread minor bumps on tread ,may be the start of tyre seperation

rear number plate has a GB badge ,but number plate is readable

Pass 5 Jul 2014 115,499 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 115,480 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose exposed to excessive heat (3.6.B.4f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Clamp on exhaust joint to tail box is corroded and incomplete

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 112,521 miles

strongly advise renewal of exhaust tail pipe clamp.

Fail 27 Jun 2013 112,510 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

strongly advise renewal of exhaust tail pipe clamp.

Pass 12 Jul 2012 109,226 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 106,853 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 98,946 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 93,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

h/brake lever travel is becoming excessive.

please remove rack for future tests as access to boot area through tailgate is required

Pass 10 Jul 2009 93,653 miles

h/brake lever travel is becoming excessive.

please remove rack for future tests as access to boot area through tailgate is required

Pass 16 Jul 2008 90,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2007 86,124 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 86,124 miles

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

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

both front tyres slightly worn on inside edges

nearside front tyre has small cut in outer sidewall - not to cords.

Pass 18 Jul 2006 77,603 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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V633 EBL is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V633 EBL, 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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V633 EBL is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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