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V696 GHJ

1999 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,307 mi
Last recorded98,307 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV696 GHJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 98,307 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

exhaust is quite badly corroded

small cut in n/s rear tyre

Fail 13 Jul 2016 98,307 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust is quite badly corroded

small cut in n/s rear tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2015 91,084 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2014 84,181 miles

All suspension dampers becoming fatigued.

Fail 17 Jul 2014 84,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

All suspension dampers becoming fatigued.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 74,868 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 74,868 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 61,347 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 61,347 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 57,327 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 52,343 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 50,539 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 48,003 miles

N/S/R wheel loks to be slightly distorted.

Parkbrake binding slightly both o/s/r and n/s/r.

Pass 16 Feb 2007 46,320 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 43,496 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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V696 GHJ is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V696 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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What year was V696 GHJ registered?

V696 GHJ is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V696 GHJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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