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V767 ESG

1999 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

147,102 mi
Last recorded147,102 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV767 ESG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 147,102 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Slight corrosion to floor

Fail 18 Apr 2013 146,986 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust backbox corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Slight corrosion to floor

Pass 23 Apr 2012 136,277 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 136,174 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 123,608 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Slight up and down movement in steering columb

nearside handbrake not working as well as offside.

Fail 18 Apr 2011 123,566 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake pads wearing low

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Slight up and down movement in steering columb

nearside handbrake not working as well as offside.

Fail 30 Mar 2010 111,762 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 111,762 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 99,690 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 99,690 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 96,455 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre out of shape

steel brake pipes rusty

Pass 13 Apr 2007 91,550 miles

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Fail 13 Apr 2007 91,550 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 12 Apr 2006 85,220 miles

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

under body rusty

Fail 11 Apr 2006 85,219 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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V767 ESG is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V767 ESG, 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 V767 ESG registered?

V767 ESG is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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