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V757 SRP

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,093 mi
Last recorded79,093 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV757 SRP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2019 79,093 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 75,451 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front shock casings corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2017 71,894 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 71,894 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 66,633 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 62,973 miles

Oil Leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 59,011 miles

offside front inner gator inner clip not secure

Fail 28 Jul 2014 59,011 miles

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

low effort offside rear parking brake

offside front inner gator inner clip not secure

Pass 25 Jul 2013 54,976 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 50,568 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 44,876 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 40,300 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 35,492 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 30,679 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 25,564 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 22,039 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 SRP is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol 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 V757 SRP, 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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V757 SRP is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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