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V646 EJM

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,971 mi
Last recorded155,971 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV646 EJM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2012 155,971 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 144,373 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 144,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 131,297 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 131,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 115,603 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 115,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 99,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

off side front tyre sidewall damaged

off side rear tyre cracked

Pass 28 Jan 2008 88,659 miles

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

both rear tyres have cuts in tread area

Fail 23 Jan 2008 88,659 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyres have cuts in tread area

Pass 17 Jan 2007 81,645 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 71,063 miles

tyre pressures seem low

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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V646 EJM is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V646 EJM, 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 V646 EJM registered?

V646 EJM is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 October 1999.

Is V646 EJM safe to buy?

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