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V744 EHU

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

186,083 mi
Last recorded186,083 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV744 EHU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 186,083 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

offside and near side rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2018 186,083 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

offside and near side rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2017 167,514 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear silencer corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2016 158,200 miles

check engine lamp illuminated on dash

plastic trims fitted over sills

Fail 1 Sep 2016 158,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

check engine lamp illuminated on dash

plastic trims fitted over sills

Pass 11 Aug 2015 151,772 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 146,018 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 145,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 139,630 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 132,312 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 125,153 miles

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

both front shockers corroding

Pass 26 Aug 2010 118,038 miles

both front struts corroding at the top

Pass 5 Aug 2009 110,837 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 101,807 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 93,173 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 83,349 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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V744 EHU is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V744 EHU, 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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V744 EHU is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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