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V82 HBM

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

88,393 mi
Last recorded88,393 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV82 HBM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 88,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit small cracks on tyre wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges and cracks on tyre wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 83,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded at rear joint and small leak (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 76,582 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 73,400 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 73,400 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 72,927 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 72,310 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 71,652 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 71,652 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 69,350 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 68,027 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 64,574 miles

Centre stop light 1 bulb not working

Offside front tyre inner and outer edges wearing

Pass 24 Sep 2007 60,515 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 53,818 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 45,115 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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V82 HBM is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 V82 HBM, 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 HBM registered?

V82 HBM is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 October 1999.

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