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V706 GOO

1999 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

105,935 mi
Last recorded105,935 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2019
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV706 GOO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2019 105,935 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative does not operate from inside car (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished through to ply (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded through has been chalked and can see the carpet through hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded through by coil spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box is leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch is corroded

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm perishing and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 104,452 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 104,397 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 101,647 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 98,358 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 94,750 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 91,147 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 86,568 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 86,569 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 81,897 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 77,609 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 73,490 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 68,438 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 62,958 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 57,695 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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V706 GOO is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 V706 GOO, 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 V706 GOO registered?

V706 GOO is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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