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V77 GEN

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

116,841 mi
Last recorded116,841 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV77 GEN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 116,841 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2025 114,814 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 114,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Hole in bulk head, corroded with 30cm of steering rack mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Within 30cm of steering rack mount, hole in chassi rail (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Within 30cm of subframe mount by wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 109,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front shock absorber casing corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2023 104,968 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 101,809 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 100,614 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 98,891 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 98,888 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2016 95,849 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 95,840 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings varius rust holes in floor all marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing locking wheel nut stud broken (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 98,213 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 84,588 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 71,589 miles

Coolant leak

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)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 71,589 miles

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

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Coolant leak

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)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 70,262 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 66,364 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 61,516 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 59,546 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 57,993 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 49,057 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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V77 GEN is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 V77 GEN, 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 V77 GEN registered?

V77 GEN is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V77 GEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V77 GEN shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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