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V827 JBO

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,605 mi
Last recorded115,605 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV827 JBO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2012 115,605 miles

Headlamp protective covers required removing to be able to get a visible beam pattern

Pass 11 Jan 2012 111,123 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 108,364 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 105,012 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 105,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 99,093 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 99,093 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 89,193 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 89,191 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 88,310 miles

nearside front tyre in poor condition.

offside front tyre low in tread.

Pass 1 Aug 2006 75,571 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)

Fail 1 Aug 2006 75,571 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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)

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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V827 JBO is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V827 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 V827 JBO registered?

V827 JBO is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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