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V823 JBO

1999 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

172,953 mi
Last recorded172,953 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2010
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV823 JBO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 23 Jan 2010 172,953 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

front number plate slighty deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2009 169,069 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 157,235 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Nov 2006 145,828 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 131,794 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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V823 JBO is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V823 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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What year was V823 JBO registered?

V823 JBO is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 September 1999.

Is V823 JBO safe to buy?

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