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V679 EAE

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,713 mi
Last recorded94,713 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV679 EAE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 94,713 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre edge wear

Offside Rear brake slight binding

Pass 14 Sep 2016 92,505 miles

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

rear brakes slight binding

Fail 8 Sep 2016 92,484 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor areas (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (5.2.6)

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

rear brakes slight binding

Pass 14 Sep 2015 90,327 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 90,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 87,568 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2014 87,568 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2013 84,973 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 84,973 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 81,361 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 76,077 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 71,082 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 67,206 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 67,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 63,833 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 59,755 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 56,809 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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V679 EAE is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V679 EAE, 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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V679 EAE is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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