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V76 GEB

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,361 mi
Last recorded114,361 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV76 GEB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 114,361 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 106,999 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre tread worn uneven

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lense (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 99,121 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre tread cracking

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in tread, tread cracking ()

Fail 21 Feb 2017 99,121 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring on outer cv joint split (3.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre tread cracking

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in tread, tread cracking ()

Pass 11 Feb 2016 93,204 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 93,204 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 83,016 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2014 82,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 74,053 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 69,072 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 69,072 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 65,887 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 62,766 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 62,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 59,788 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has cracks in sidewall(not showing cords)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 57,223 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 54,355 miles

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

n/s/r brake feruell getting rusty

o/s/r tyre slightly featherd on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2006 51,701 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 49,830 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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V76 GEB is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 V76 GEB, 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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V76 GEB is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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