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V815 OOR

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,205 mi
Last recorded162,205 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 162,205 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 162,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2016 154,730 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 154,728 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 147,767 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside front inner steering rack arm rubber bush slightly deteriorated

offside front inner door handle broken but still operates sufficiently

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Jan 2015 147,766 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside front inner steering rack arm rubber bush slightly deteriorated

offside front inner door handle broken but still operates sufficiently

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Dec 2014 147,729 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 134,993 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 129,274 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 120,748 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 120,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 111,985 miles

nearside & offside front tyres very worn on edges legal only

offside windscreen washer poor performance

Fail 3 Nov 2010 111,985 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

nearside & offside front tyres very worn on edges legal only

offside windscreen washer poor performance

Pass 7 Oct 2009 106,124 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)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 106,124 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 95,188 miles

drivers door mirror cracked

front tyres very worn

rear exhaust joint leaking

Pass 5 Oct 2007 80,495 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust blow at rear

front discs worn

long travel at handbrake lever

oil leak from engine area

rear brake pads worn

Fail 5 Oct 2007 80,495 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust blow at rear

front discs worn

long travel at handbrake lever

oil leak from engine area

rear brake pads worn

Pass 6 Oct 2006 70,678 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

exhaust very loose

front suspension struts corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2005 60,100 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 60,100 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 OOR is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V815 OOR, 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 V815 OOR registered?

V815 OOR is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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