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V679 XAG

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,126 mi
Last recorded122,126 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV679 XAG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 122,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre edge worn

Pass 10 Mar 2016 117,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn smooth at inner edge to secondary rubber (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch end of sill area weak (5.2.6)

nearside rear tyre worn uneven at inner edge offside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Apr 2015 114,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 29 Apr 2014 107,297 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 107,201 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 100,409 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 93,836 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 86,800 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 79,990 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 72,729 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 66,627 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 66,574 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 58,017 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 50,991 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 XAG is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 V679 XAG, 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 V679 XAG registered?

V679 XAG is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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