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V821 LJB

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

203,268 mi
Last recorded203,268 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV821 LJB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 203,268 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 203,094 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 203,094 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 200,446 miles

Engine management malfunction warning lamp on!

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 200,435 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

EMISSIONS NOT TESTED *****************

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

mid exhaust bracket broken

Pass 28 Jan 2014 200,138 miles

ADVISE REAR EHHAUST TEMP REPAIR

Pass 27 Nov 2012 195,705 miles

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

engine managment lamp on

suspension lowered

Fail 26 Nov 2012 195,705 miles

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

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

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

engine managment lamp on

suspension lowered

Pass 3 Nov 2011 192,681 miles

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

corrosion coilsprings

engine light on

n/s/f tyre bold on edges close to limit

o/s/r tyre getting low

rear brake hose ferrals corrodeing

Fail 2 Nov 2011 192,681 miles

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

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

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

corrosion coilsprings

engine light on

n/s/f tyre bold on edges close to limit

o/s/r tyre getting low

rear brake hose ferrals corrodeing

Pass 6 Oct 2010 186,115 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)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 177,230 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Oct 2008 167,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/r flexible brake hose ferrule corroded slightly

one of the centre brake lights not working

Fail 10 Oct 2008 167,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s/r flexible brake hose ferrule corroded slightly

one of the centre brake lights not working

Pass 30 Oct 2007 158,908 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F shockabsorbers rusty

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2007 158,908 miles

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

N/S/F & O/S/F shockabsorbers rusty

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 153,911 miles

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)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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V821 LJB is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 V821 LJB, 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 V821 LJB registered?

V821 LJB is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 November 1999.

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