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V719 GHJ

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

135,375 mi
Last recorded135,375 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV719 GHJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 135,375 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak continuously ()

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Bothside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 131,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 129,992 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 124,898 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Aug 2016 121,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2016 121,716 miles

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

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong Rotation (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2015 118,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 108,789 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 100,074 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)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 92,454 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 85,527 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 79,217 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 72,045 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 65,780 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 57,753 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 50,520 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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V719 GHJ is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GHJ, 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 GHJ registered?

V719 GHJ is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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