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V737 ECY

1999 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

145,889 mi
Last recorded145,889 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV737 ECY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 145,889 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

Fail 29 Jul 2013 145,864 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 27 Jul 2012 138,547 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 138,537 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Aug 2011 130,137 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 130,137 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre exhaust mount insecure

Pass 6 Jul 2010 122,149 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2009 111,254 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 107,117 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 93,041 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 93,041 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

slight fluctuation on rear discs

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 77,833 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 77,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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V737 ECY is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 V737 ECY, 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 V737 ECY registered?

V737 ECY is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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