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V716 GOO

1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,053 mi
Last recorded107,053 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto97,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV716 GOO
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo Auto
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2010 107,053 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 101,307 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 101,303 miles

Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 97,818 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

air bag and coolant lights on

Fail 16 Sep 2008 97,818 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near side front tyre wearing on insde and outside edges

Pass 8 Oct 2007 89,699 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2007 89,275 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre wearing thin on extreme inner edge.

Pass 27 Sep 2006 79,025 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto?

Based on 1,180 MOT tests across 237 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
6,558
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 56
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
position lamp(s) not working 25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 23
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V716 GOO is a 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 97,007 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 SE Turbo Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V716 GOO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V716 GOO registered?

V716 GOO is a 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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