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V826 JBO

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

162,920 mi
Last recorded162,920 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV826 JBO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2014 162,920 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

both rear tyres uneven wear

engine oil level low

exhaust heat shield insecure

front service brake veers right

nearside rear brake disc poor condition

offside front tyre wall kerb damage

offside rear wheel arch corroding

welds on centre exhaust cradle broken

offside front shock absorber no damping

Pass 9 Dec 2013 155,580 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 155,576 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 148,221 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system corroding

front brake pads and discs wearing

off side front shock absorber weaping

Fail 10 Dec 2012 148,220 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

exhaust system corroding

front brake pads and discs wearing

off side front shock absorber weaping

Fail 16 Dec 2011 135,451 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 135,451 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 129,486 miles

plastic sill skirts fitted not allowing full inspection

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 14 Jan 2011 129,481 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

plastic sill skirts fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Jan 2010 122,913 miles

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion/repairs on bulkhead

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 5 Jan 2009 115,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jan 2008 107,082 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 107,077 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 91,825 miles

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

Oil leak

hand brake req att

Pass 17 Jan 2006 87,025 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 87,025 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V826 JBO is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V826 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 V826 JBO registered?

V826 JBO is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 October 1999.

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