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V79 GBF

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

143,249 mi
Last recorded143,249 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV79 GBF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 143,249 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 142,267 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 130,881 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect offside and nearside (5.3.2 (d))

sill covers fitted restricting full view/inspection of prescribed areas

Pass 14 Aug 2023 117,790 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear lower rear of arch corroded to excess but not within 30cm of prescribed areas, recommend further inspection/repair

Pass 2 Sep 2022 106,520 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack leaking slightly, advise further inspection (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 93,131 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 87,264 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust corroding.

Fail 16 Sep 2020 87,264 miles

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front and central floor. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust corroding.

Pass 9 Jul 2019 83,404 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 80,365 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 80,244 miles

Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened hub/strut casing where the shock absorber insert threads into (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub/strut casing, advise replace (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 76,179 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 76,179 miles

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan 2 areas (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 73,238 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint, recomend replace (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint incomplete, recomend replace (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1b)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 73,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint, recomend replace (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint incomplete, recomend replace (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 70,968 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2015 70,954 miles

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 68,310 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 68,277 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 63,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap deteriorated.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 60,227 miles

Front brake discs lipped and pitted.

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 55,611 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 52,053 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2010 52,053 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 48,230 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front registration plaete cracked advise replace

Pass 6 Feb 2008 44,192 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front fog light broken

Pass 28 Dec 2006 39,874 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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V79 GBF is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 V79 GBF, 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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V79 GBF is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 November 1999.

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