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V688 GHJ

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,232 mi
Last recorded100,232 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV688 GHJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2014 100,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

n/s/f tyre wall poor

Pass 10 Apr 2014 100,232 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre wall poor

Pass 4 Apr 2013 95,204 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 80,996 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 78,948 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 75,292 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 69,405 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 69,396 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2007 63,321 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 57,326 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 49,075 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 49,075 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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V688 GHJ is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V688 GHJ, 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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V688 GHJ is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V688 GHJ safe to buy?

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