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V725 GOO

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,320 mi
Last recorded98,320 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV725 GOO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 98,320 miles

both rear tyres distorted

rear anti roll bar rusted

Pass 9 Nov 2016 94,544 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 94,544 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 90,221 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 85,041 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 84,401 miles

brake pedal soft

bulkhead flexing a lot by rack mounts

Fail 23 Jul 2013 84,369 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 82,312 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 77,688 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 77,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 74,959 miles

N/S/R Tyre shows signs of age deterioration.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 70,557 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2008 67,230 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 65,009 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 62,808 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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V725 GOO is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GOO, 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 GOO registered?

V725 GOO is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 October 1999.

Is V725 GOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V725 GOO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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