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V708 EFS

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,088 mi
Last recorded93,088 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV708 EFS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 93,088 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 88,063 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 84,351 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 80,121 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake pads & discs worn

n/s/r tyre perished and cracking

rear brake discs corroded

travel present at handbrake lever

Pass 6 Nov 2009 73,789 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 73,788 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 66,907 miles

exhaust heat shield insucure

Pass 8 Nov 2007 61,554 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 61,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 52,604 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 52,604 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges/sidewall

Pass 16 Nov 2005 44,978 miles

front wheel alinement should be check tyre wear on inner edge/s

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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V708 EFS 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 V708 EFS, 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 V708 EFS registered?

V708 EFS is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 November 1999.

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