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V714 DVF

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,737 mi
Last recorded147,737 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV714 DVF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2016 147,737 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 144,856 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery slightly loose

offside inner drive shaft gaiter covered in greese

two centre stop lights out

Fail 30 Jul 2013 144,856 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery slightly loose

offside inner drive shaft gaiter covered in greese

two centre stop lights out

Pass 1 Aug 2012 136,640 miles

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

centre stop light out

Pass 26 Jul 2011 127,510 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 127,509 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 118,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 108,167 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front exhaust bracket slightly damaged

offside rear light cluster slightly cracked

registration plates starting to deteriate

Fail 3 Aug 2009 108,167 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front exhaust bracket slightly damaged

offside rear light cluster slightly cracked

registration plates starting to deteriate

Pass 22 Aug 2008 99,912 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 92,694 miles

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

rear silencer damaged / corroded outer skin repaired with paste

slight tear in nearside wiper blade

Pass 22 Aug 2006 83,965 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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V714 DVF 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 66.7%.

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 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 V714 DVF, 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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V714 DVF is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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