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V789 FDS

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

134,765 mi
Last recorded134,765 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV789 FDS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 134,765 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 134,765 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 133,905 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 133,905 miles

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 May 2014 131,919 miles

exhaust joints corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2014 131,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

exhaust joints corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2013 119,539 miles

movment in engine / gearbox mountings

offside front tyre on limit

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 May 2013 119,477 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

movment in engine / gearbox mountings

offside front tyre on limit

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2012 104,031 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 85,983 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on limit of 1.6mm ( recomend to change )

Fail 14 May 2011 85,983 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/f tyre on limit of 1.6mm ( recomend to change )

Pass 28 May 2010 69,769 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 69,769 miles

Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 53,086 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 53,086 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 56,826 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2006 50,966 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 50,966 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 46,970 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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V789 FDS 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 57.9%.

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 V789 FDS, 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 V789 FDS registered?

V789 FDS is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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