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V723 EFS

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,569 mi
Last recorded122,569 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV723 EFS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 122,569 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 122,567 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 110,701 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 108,357 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 108,357 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose lock bolt snap on joint to inner track rod (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure fuel filler neck component loose and rubbing on wheel (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2016 105,135 miles

nearside front tyre slight wear on outer edge

slight oil seeping offside lower steering rack

Pass 18 Mar 2015 103,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 103,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 101,535 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2013 98,048 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 98,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 93,948 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 88,421 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 83,032 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 76,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Mar 2008 69,773 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 60,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2006 50,933 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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V723 EFS is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V723 EFS, 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 V723 EFS registered?

V723 EFS is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 October 1999.

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