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V833 EJH

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,627 mi
Last recorded148,627 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2010
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV833 EJH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2010 148,627 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 136,237 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2008 136,156 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 123,516 miles

Both front headlamps stone chipped

Front and rear number plate backings starting to peel

Outer casing on n.s.r hand brake cable perished may in time cause cable to sieze

Small multiple stone chips in front screen

Pass 9 Sep 2006 108,542 miles

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

Hand brake cable outer sleeve damaged on n.s.r not affecting hand brake operation

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Stone chip in n.s.f headlamp glass not affecting pattern

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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V833 EJH is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V833 EJH, 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 V833 EJH registered?

V833 EJH is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V833 EJH safe to buy?

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