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V723 FDS

1999 Saab 9-3 S Turbo

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

111,294 mi
Last recorded111,294 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2008
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-3 S Turbo103,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV723 FDS
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S Turbo
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2008 111,294 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

all 4 tyres close to limit

both rear shock plastic covers broken

both reg plates starting to delaminate

front tyres worn on edges

noise from air con pump

oil leak at gearbox

Pass 3 Aug 2007 100,605 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust back box very heavily corroded and middle mounting broken

rear discs in poor condition but passing minimum mot standard

Fail 2 Aug 2007 100,579 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust back box very heavily corroded and centre mounting broken

Fail 8 Sep 2006 89,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front exhaust flexi section leaking slightly

handrake slightly high

o/s/f anti roll bar link slightly bent

Pass 8 Sep 2006 89,507 miles

front exhaust flexi section leaking slightly

handrake slightly high

o/s/f anti roll bar link slightly bent

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S Turbo?

Based on 1,094 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
7,581
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
position lamp(s) not working 53
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 29
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V723 FDS is a 1999 Saab 9-3 S Turbo in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-3 S Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 103,742 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 S Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V723 FDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was V723 FDS registered?

V723 FDS is a 1999 Saab 9-3 S Turbo, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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