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V82 FCS

1999 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

122,205 mi
Last recorded122,205 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV82 FCS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 122,205 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

free play at h/brake

sign of oil leak

various brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 27 Aug 2013 122,202 miles

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

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust system heavlly corroded and in poor cond.

free play at h/brake

oil level at min

sign of oil leak

signs of slight exhaust leaks

various brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 27 Aug 2012 117,028 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 117,025 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

brake pipes some corrosoin

Fail 8 Aug 2012 116,990 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

exhaust getting corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2011 110,977 miles

both front ytyres getting worn on inner tread

engine has oil leaks not serious yet

Fail 17 Aug 2011 110,977 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

both front ytyres getting worn on inner tread

engine has oil leaks not serious yet

Pass 13 Aug 2010 106,122 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 106,122 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 99,437 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 99,437 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 91,111 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 85,334 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 85,334 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front mirror covers missing

Pass 28 Sep 2006 80,938 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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V82 FCS is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 V82 FCS, 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 V82 FCS registered?

V82 FCS is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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