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V813 TVV

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,005 mi
Last recorded95,005 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV813 TVV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 95,005 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

gearbox mount has slight play

Fail 13 Oct 2018 94,974 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

both front shock absorbers corroding

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed inner door handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 93,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

aerial at nearside rear bent.

plastic covers fitted to inner wheel arches and outer body sills.

Pass 15 Oct 2016 92,142 miles

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

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

plastic covers fitted to outer body sills.

slight leak on power steering,pipe/hose.

slight parking brake imbalance.

Pass 4 Jul 2016 91,648 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2016 91,648 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy join (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 88,921 miles

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

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

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

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

drivers interior door handle broken

Fail 27 Jun 2015 88,921 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 11 Jun 2014 83,691 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 79,414 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 74,754 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 74,754 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 69,834 miles

offside rear seatbelt buckle outer casing broken but still working.

Fail 31 May 2011 69,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

offside rear seatbelt buckle outer casing broken but still working.

Pass 3 Jun 2010 65,584 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 65,584 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 58,267 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 54,252 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 47,978 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 TVV is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V813 TVV, 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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V813 TVV is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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