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V757 FAE

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,358 mi
Last recorded165,358 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV757 FAE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 165,358 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion building on rear brake pipes

Fail 15 Mar 2013 165,048 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion building on rear brake pipes

offside front indicator bulb faded in colour

wiper blades splitting at either end

Pass 13 Mar 2012 155,306 miles

Oil leak

metal object in near side rear tyre but tyre still inflated

Pass 17 Mar 2011 150,309 miles

handbrake near end of reserve travel

Pass 19 Mar 2010 143,055 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 5 Mar 2009 128,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Jan 2008 108,242 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 102,308 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Dec 2006 102,308 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 94,049 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 FAE is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 V757 FAE, 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 FAE registered?

V757 FAE is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 December 1999.

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