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V635 OKO

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

225,719 mi
Last recorded225,719 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV635 OKO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 225,719 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule various (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Fail 25 Jan 2024 225,657 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing beside mud flap marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule various (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Pass 30 Jan 2023 219,049 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 219,048 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 211,175 miles

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 204,415 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 204,405 miles

Nearside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 195,332 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 189,879 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 189,160 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 188,101 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 187,541 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 187,540 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Centre Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 177,898 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 165,481 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 157,780 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 155,282 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 148,578 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 130,934 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 115,556 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 115,306 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jan 2007 102,019 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 102,019 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 88,971 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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V635 OKO is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 V635 OKO, 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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V635 OKO is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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