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V734 GOO

1999 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

204,715 mi
Last recorded204,715 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV734 GOO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 204,715 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 191,968 miles

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2016 191,968 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 182,414 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 182,414 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 175,401 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 174,508 miles

rear exhaust clamp corroded

rear silencer corroded from inside

Pass 30 Nov 2011 169,903 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 169,903 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 162,255 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 162,255 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 148,217 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 136,133 miles

centre brake lamp fault

Pass 23 Nov 2007 123,129 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 123,129 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 112,056 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Nov 2005 102,381 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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V734 GOO is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V734 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 V734 GOO registered?

V734 GOO is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 December 1999.

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