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V634 FPB

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,026 mi
Last recorded142,026 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV634 FPB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 142,026 miles

Brake pipes coated in grease, some corrosion present, does not appear excessive

Corrosion to all metal ferrules on brake flexible hoses, not excessive

Handbrake needs strong pull to reach minimum 16% effort

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 142,026 miles

Brake pipes coated in grease, some corrosion present, does not appear excessive

Corrosion to all metal ferrules on brake flexible hoses, not excessive

Handbrake needs strong pull to reach minimum 16% effort

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 138,416 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 138,375 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Up to 55% imbalance measured (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 135,018 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 130,980 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 125,662 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 125,662 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 120,878 miles

Handbrake requires strong pull to achieve minimum 16% effort-rear brakes may need adjustment or repair

Pass 15 Sep 2011 107,468 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 91,005 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 88,776 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 88,776 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 82,303 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 80,839 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 76,222 miles

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

both front tyer outer edges wearing close to legal limit

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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V634 FPB is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V634 FPB, 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 V634 FPB registered?

V634 FPB is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 October 1999.

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