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V784 GLM

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,138 mi
Last recorded97,138 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV784 GLM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 97,138 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2013 94,477 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 94,477 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 91,981 miles

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

dampness around steering rack

Pass 20 May 2011 89,158 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 89,158 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 21 May 2010 85,614 miles

see advisory sheet 724810440118

Fail 20 May 2010 85,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

dampness around pas rack

handbrake lever tight in operation

outer sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

tappets noisy

Pass 13 May 2009 81,959 miles

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

rear number plate deteriated

Pass 19 Nov 2007 75,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 66,134 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 66,134 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 50,865 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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V784 GLM is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V784 GLM, 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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V784 GLM is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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