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V809 EJH

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,677 mi
Last recorded166,677 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV809 EJH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 166,677 miles

n/s/f tyre 75% worn in centre of tread

Pass 22 Jan 2020 163,859 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 160,331 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 154,702 miles

o/s/r tyre worn to excess on inner edge

rear number plate detiorated

Fail 16 Feb 2018 154,697 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear joint (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust middle and rear sections corroded

o/s/r tyre worn to excess on inner edge

rear number plate detiorated

Pass 9 Feb 2017 143,347 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 8 Feb 2017 143,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 4 Feb 2016 129,737 miles

exhaust back box joint corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded

tailpipe missing

Fail 3 Feb 2016 129,737 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust back box joint corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded

tailpipe missing

Pass 17 Feb 2015 124,395 miles

exhaust flexi-joint slight blow

n/s/f track rod end slight play

o/s/f tyre worn to legal limit

rear number plate slightly detiorated

Pass 19 Feb 2014 119,642 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 113,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2013 113,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 107,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 102,621 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 96,460 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 89,535 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 88,501 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 88,326 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 85,332 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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V809 EJH is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V809 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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V809 EJH is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 October 1999.

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