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V642 ECC

1999 Saab 9-3 SE Tid

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

154,018 mi
Last recorded154,018 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Tid128,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV642 ECC
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Tid
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2012 154,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

front no plate deteriating

o/s/rear brake drum oval

parking brake n/s/rear slightly low

Pass 4 Oct 2012 154,018 miles

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

front no plate deteriating

o/s/rear brake drum oval

parking brake n/s/rear slightly low

Pass 3 Oct 2011 142,895 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate delaminated

Fail 3 Oct 2011 142,895 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front number plate delaminated

Pass 29 Mar 2010 124,201 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 124,201 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 114,213 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 112,277 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 112,272 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 101,845 miles

see adv sheet 162576397266

Fail 23 Oct 2007 101,844 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

corrosion on rear brake flexi ferruls

cuts and age cracking to both rear tyres

fornt brake discs worn

front number plate in poor condition

heavy corrosion on rear of exhaust

sideslip readings +2.7 (possible tracking problem)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 79,403 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 71,349 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2005 71,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Tid?

Based on 3,370 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
9,627
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 227
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 130
position lamp(s) not working 89
parking brake recording little or no effort 83
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 82
Full Saab 9-3 SE Tid reliability report

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V642 ECC is a 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Tid in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 128,474 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 SE Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V642 ECC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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V642 ECC is a 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Tid, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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