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V725 ECY

1999 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,419 mi
Last recorded117,419 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV725 ECY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011 117,419 miles

wipers slightly smearing screen

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper blade loose

Fail 11 Oct 2010 109,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both wiperblades starting to split

Pass 11 Oct 2010 109,400 miles

both wiperblades starting to split

Pass 18 Jan 2008 89,199 miles

oil dampness around steering rack

outer skin of rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 22 Jan 2007 82,253 miles

24% rear brake imbalance

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 76,808 miles

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

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

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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V725 ECY is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 V725 ECY, 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 V725 ECY registered?

V725 ECY is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 September 1999.

Is V725 ECY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V725 ECY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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