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V7 GGN

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

64,974 mi
Last recorded64,974 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV7 GGN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 64,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 56,990 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 49,214 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 49,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 42,578 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 41,655 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 41,584 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 41,093 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 40,576 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 40,173 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 39,205 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 38,862 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 38,648 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 38,464 miles

Signs of rusting on rear suspension units.

Fail 1 Apr 2014 38,464 miles

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

Signs of rusting on rear suspension units.

Pass 18 Apr 2013 37,610 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 37,610 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 36,798 miles

osr tyre pearishing

rear wiper blade smearing slightly

Fail 11 Apr 2012 36,771 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front bumper damaged /cracked

nsf bumper wiper stuck half way

osr tyre pearishing

rear wiper blade smearing slightly

Pass 11 Apr 2011 35,994 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 35,072 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 34,065 miles

rear shock absorbers weak,both rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 8 Apr 2008 32,398 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 30,323 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside outer body sills not check due to plastic covers.

Pass 18 Apr 2006 28,413 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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V7 GGN is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 V7 GGN, 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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V7 GGN is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 September 1999.

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