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V719 EHU

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,089 mi
Last recorded119,089 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV719 EHU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2013 119,089 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 119,089 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 113,023 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 113,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 107,056 miles

addvise front upper strut starting to show slight signs of corrosion

advise rear brake pipe ferrils starting to show slight signs of corrosion

Fail 11 Nov 2011 107,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

addvise front upper strut starting to show slight signs of corrosion

advise rear brake pipe ferrils starting to show slight signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2010 99,248 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)

adv rear discs

Pass 9 Dec 2009 89,710 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate cracked and backing pulling apart

Fail 9 Dec 2009 89,710 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate cracked and backing pulling apart

Pass 25 Nov 2008 81,733 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 74,023 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 66,890 miles

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

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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V719 EHU 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 V719 EHU, 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 V719 EHU registered?

V719 EHU is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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