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V652 EJM

1999 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,509 mi
Last recorded119,509 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV652 EJM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 119,509 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

both rear arches corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2016 114,091 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Engine coolant pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 107,987 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rears (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 107,987 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rears (3.6.B.4e)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 102,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

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

rear under cover loose

Pass 30 Oct 2014 102,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

rear under cover loose

Fail 17 Oct 2013 96,094 miles

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

Oil leak

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

o/s/f n/s/r n/s/f tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Oct 2013 96,094 miles

Oil leak

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

o/s/f n/s/r n/s/f tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Oct 2012 89,396 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 83,004 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2011 83,004 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2010 75,823 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f suspension leg rusty

Pass 6 Oct 2009 69,375 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 62,572 miles

n/s/f tyre on 3mm.

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm inner edge.

o/s/r tyre on 2.5mm.

o/s/r tyre on 3.5mm.

Pass 21 Sep 2007 56,709 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 50,010 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 43,993 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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V652 EJM is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V652 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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V652 EJM is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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