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V798 EJH

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

180,444 mi
Last recorded180,444 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV798 EJH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 180,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre join corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 167,160 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

center and rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2014 156,801 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

centre rear seat belt stalk plastic cover loose

Fail 30 Jun 2014 156,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

centre rear seat belt stalk plastic cover loose

Pass 13 May 2013 148,783 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 148,139 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perrish

Unable to check sills due to plastic covers

Pass 19 May 2011 146,750 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Unable to check sills due to plastic covers

Pass 25 May 2010 145,371 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion on off side front strutt leg

Exaust heat shield loose

Unable to check sills due to plastic covers

Pass 29 May 2009 142,496 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 141,636 miles

Rear silencer in poor condition

Slight exaust blow from front flexi pipe

Unable to check sills due to plastic covers

Fail 29 May 2008 141,634 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Near side rear brake discs corroded

Rear silencer in poor condition

Slight exaust blow from front flexi pipe

Unable to check sills due to plastic covers

Pass 19 May 2007 139,293 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 131,636 miles

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

imbalance on rear brakes

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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V798 EJH is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V798 EJH, 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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V798 EJH is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 September 1999.

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