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V721 POB

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,781 mi
Last recorded123,781 miles
Recorded on10 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV721 POB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2014 123,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

advise rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 11 May 2013 115,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2012 109,643 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 100,246 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 92,805 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 89,588 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2009 89,327 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 81,382 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear discs slightly corroded( INNER FACE)

small crack in bulkhead

Pass 2 Nov 2007 76,861 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 76,861 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 66,283 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 57,932 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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V721 POB is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V721 POB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V721 POB registered?

V721 POB is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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