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V73 FCS

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,315 mi
Last recorded120,315 miles
Recorded on7 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV73 FCS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2011 120,315 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2011 120,010 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 104,892 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 104,892 miles

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

feul cap mising

Pass 6 May 2008 88,195 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 42,341 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 81,728 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Apr 2007 81,728 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 70,797 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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V73 FCS is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V73 FCS, 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 V73 FCS registered?

V73 FCS is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 September 1999.

Is V73 FCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V73 FCS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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