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V729 SRP

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,097 mi
Last recorded110,097 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV729 SRP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 110,097 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 104,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Dec 2013 99,441 miles

all for tyres low on air pressure

Fail 14 Jul 2012 97,573 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

advise engine management lamp on

advise slight corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 14 Jul 2012 97,573 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

advise engine management lamp on

advise slight corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 28 Jun 2011 96,504 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded.

N/S/F fog lamp u/s.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 96,502 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Front and rear brake discs corroded.

N/S/F fog lamp u/s.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 May 2010 95,996 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 91,269 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 85,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Nov 2006 78,076 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 71,580 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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V729 SRP is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 V729 SRP, 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 V729 SRP registered?

V729 SRP is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 November 1999.

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