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V792 EVM

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,244 mi
Last recorded138,244 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV792 EVM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2011 138,244 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 138,242 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 132,206 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 132,196 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Inner Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 124,003 miles

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

front struts corroded.

Pass 29 Feb 2008 113,880 miles

nsf damper worn

nsf floor damaged

rear tyres getting low

Pass 8 Mar 2007 104,466 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 94,782 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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V792 EVM is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V792 EVM, 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 V792 EVM registered?

V792 EVM is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is V792 EVM safe to buy?

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