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V741 JKE

1999 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,422 mi
Last recorded133,422 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV741 JKE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 133,422 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 128,975 miles

exhaust in poor condition

nsf tyre on 2mm

osr tyre bald on edges

Fail 21 Dec 2011 128,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust in poor condition

nsf tyre on 2mm

osr tyre bald on edges

Pass 20 Jan 2011 118,283 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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 2 Dec 2009 106,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 94,022 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 94,022 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 77,403 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 62,594 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 50,318 miles

Engine oil level below minimum

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

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)

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

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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V741 JKE is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V741 JKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V741 JKE registered?

V741 JKE is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 September 1999.

Is V741 JKE safe to buy?

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