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V708 GOO

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,918 mi
Last recorded77,918 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 77,918 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 77,352 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 77,352 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 75,713 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 75,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 74,919 miles

Exhaust flexi starting to split

Front brake discs severely worn/lipped

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner & outer shoulders very low/bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner & outer shoulders very low/bald (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 73,544 miles

Front brake discs severly worn/lipped

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 73,544 miles

Front brake discs severly worn/lipped

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 71,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate faded

Fail 25 Feb 2014 71,409 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate faded

Fail 5 Feb 2013 69,917 miles

Front brake discs serverly worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 69,917 miles

Front brake discs serverly worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 68,772 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 67,690 miles

Front brake discs worn

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 67,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 65,019 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 60,864 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 60,864 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

advise gear box oil leak possibly o/s/drive shaft oil seal ?

o/s/r tyre outer side wall scuffed pass / advise

Pass 20 Feb 2008 60,782 miles

rear exhaust box only just within test limits as rusted and slightly holed. recommend replacement in very neare future

Fail 19 Feb 2007 60,575 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres perished on the outer side wall

Pass 19 Feb 2007 60,575 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perished on the outer side wall

Pass 4 Jan 2006 55,334 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear no. plates slightly discoloured

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 GOO is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 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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V708 GOO is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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