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V728 GOO

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,481 mi
Last recorded74,481 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV728 GOO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2012 74,481 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 71,440 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front and rear number plate condition

N/S/R tyre outer edge of tread depth low

Pass 27 Oct 2010 67,238 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 64,676 miles

Both front tyres outer edges of tread depths low

O/S washer jet one nozzle blocked

Rear brake pads low

Rear tyres tread depths low

Pass 22 Oct 2008 61,107 miles

O/S/R tyre inner edge of tread depth low

front number plate slightly damaged

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Nov 2007 56,804 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2006 51,864 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 47,940 miles

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

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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V728 GOO is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V728 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 V728 GOO registered?

V728 GOO is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V728 GOO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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