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V813 EJH

1999 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

182,576 mi
Last recorded182,576 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2019
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV813 EJH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2019 182,576 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2019 182,576 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 180,559 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2018 180,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 176,937 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 176,937 miles

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

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 169,554 miles

Front number damaged but still readable

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 169,554 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front number damaged but still readable

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre out of shape inside edge

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 160,100 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 5 Sep 2014 156,173 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Sep 2013 152,062 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 147,500 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 143,245 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 134,038 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 125,832 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 2 May 2008 117,445 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 107,348 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 97,856 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 96,013 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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V813 EJH is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 V813 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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What year was V813 EJH registered?

V813 EJH is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 November 1999.

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