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V730 ECY

1999 Saab 9-3 SE Tid

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

172,249 mi
Last recorded172,249 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Tid128,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV730 ECY
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Tid
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2013 172,249 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 165,145 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 161,077 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edges.

Both Front Wiper Blades Split.

Front And Rear Brake Disc's Corroded.

Front Brake Disc's Worn.

Pass 10 Nov 2010 154,577 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 154,576 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 144,352 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Nov 2009 144,352 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 142,189 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 127,812 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 109,583 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 109,583 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Tid?

Based on 3,370 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
9,627
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 227
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 130
position lamp(s) not working 89
parking brake recording little or no effort 83
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 82
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V730 ECY is a 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Tid in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 128,474 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 SE Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V730 ECY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was V730 ECY registered?

V730 ECY is a 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Tid, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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