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V815 JBO

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,616 mi
Last recorded123,616 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV815 JBO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 123,616 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 123,616 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 123,167 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

handbrake travel,slightly long footbrake travel

wear in n/s front strut top mount

Fail 20 Aug 2022 123,104 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

handbrake travel,slightly long footbrake travel

wear in n/s front strut top mount

Pass 14 Aug 2021 121,646 miles

Nearside Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 120,014 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

wear in n/s front strut top mount

Pass 13 Aug 2019 118,282 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion on front inner wheel arch,corrosion on floor.

exhaust deteriorated

slight wear in n/s front strut top mount.

Pass 15 Aug 2018 117,656 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion on o/s front inner wheel arch.

exhaust deteriorated

wear in n/s front strut top mount.

Pass 17 Aug 2017 116,592 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust deteriorated

slight corrosion on front inner arch

slight wear in n/s front strut top mount.

Pass 18 Aug 2016 161,190 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Aug 2015 115,755 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

all tyres perished

Fail 18 Aug 2015 115,755 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

all tyres perished

Pass 7 Aug 2014 114,160 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 15 Aug 2013 113,438 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

rear tyres slightly perished

surface corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 18 Apr 2012 113,417 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s front tyer has nail in tread

Pass 7 Feb 2011 111,948 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 111,940 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 105,065 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 105,063 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 88,122 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

advise adjustment of handbrake lever still has resevre travell

steering rack damp

Pass 13 Sep 2006 74,368 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 74,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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V815 JBO is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V815 JBO, 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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V815 JBO is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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