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V785 FOW

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,278 mi
Last recorded96,278 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV785 FOW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 96,278 miles

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

battery insecure

discs corroded

engine oil leak

n/s washer jets poor

power steering fluid leak

Pass 26 May 2011 92,675 miles

exhaust clamp broken

front brake discs corroded

movement in steering rack

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 25 May 2011 92,673 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

exhaust clamp broken

front brake discs corroded

movement in steering rack

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2008 92,507 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 80,642 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 75,496 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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V785 FOW is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V785 FOW, 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 V785 FOW registered?

V785 FOW is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V785 FOW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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