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V714 SRP

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

133,402 mi
Last recorded133,402 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV714 SRP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 133,402 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 133,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering bulkhead (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 124,887 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 124,840 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 121,401 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 119,136 miles

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

n/s/f tyre advise inner edge wearing low

Pass 31 Mar 2012 114,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear service brake effort low, imbalance on rear brakes

different size tyres front and rear axles.

Fail 31 Mar 2012 114,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear service brake effort low, imbalance on rear brakes

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

different size tyres front and rear axles.

Pass 4 Apr 2011 113,442 miles

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

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

both front shocks slightly corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2011 113,442 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

both front shocks slightly corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2010 112,107 miles

Oil leak

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

headlights slightly different colours

washers poor and nearside jet broken under bonnet but still provides sufficient fluid

Pass 12 Mar 2009 109,846 miles

both front shocks corroded

both rear shocks damp

hand brake travel

slight blow from middle exhaust joint

Fail 11 Mar 2009 109,846 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both front shocks corroded

both rear shocks damp

hand brake travel

slight blow from middle exhaust joint

Pass 10 Mar 2008 101,555 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 101,555 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 85,474 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 85,474 miles

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

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2005 64,203 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 SRP is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SRP, 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 V714 SRP registered?

V714 SRP is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 September 1999.

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