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V757 EFS

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

82,666 mi
Last recorded82,666 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV757 EFS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 82,666 miles

Bulk head flexing slightly around steering rack mounting points

front and rear brake hoses ferrells slightly corroded both sides

off side and near side front floors surfaces corrosion

off side and near side front tyre wearing unevenly on the inner edges

rear exhaust rusty and slight blow

rear number plate fading

slight play in near side and off side front lower arm bushes

slight play in off side and near side front top shock bushes

Pass 5 Oct 2015 80,806 miles

bulk head has sight corrosion on it in plces

bulk head where rack mounts to has flex in mounts and bushes and bulk head

fuel filter has surface coorosion

nearside and offside rear brake hose ferrules have surface corrosion on them

nearside and offside rear floors have corrosion on them in places

offside front inner cv boot is damp

power steering is slightly weak at idel

rear number plate is fading sightly

rear section of exhaust is weak and has corrosion on it and has a sight blow

sight play at top of steering wheel

Pass 30 Sep 2014 78,511 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

back exhaust heat shild broken

brake pipes surfaces corrosion

exhaust rusty

slight damage near side front wheel

slight play in rack bushes and slight flex in bulk head

Pass 1 Oct 2013 76,922 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 74,577 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 74,577 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 72,061 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing inner tread

slight play at top off steering wheel

slight play power steering rack mounts

Pass 5 Oct 2010 70,213 miles

rear number plate fading

Pass 3 Oct 2009 66,581 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 64,111 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 62,309 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2006 60,418 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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V757 EFS is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 V757 EFS, 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 V757 EFS registered?

V757 EFS is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 October 1999.

Is V757 EFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V757 EFS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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