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V833 TVV

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

153,250 mi
Last recorded153,250 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 153,250 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 146,994 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 141,765 miles

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all suspension rusty

rust underneath

Pass 27 Aug 2014 134,849 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 134,849 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 127,268 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 127,268 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 121,521 miles

front exhaust section flexi badly deteriorated

oil leak

rear brakee pads worn to minimum

rear flexi brake pipe unions corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2012 121,521 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front exhaust section flexi badly deteriorated

oil leak

rear brakee pads worn to minimum

rear flexi brake pipe unions corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2011 114,667 miles

did have a light fault on nearside main beam and no tell tale working but was working before end of test

offside front tyre on tread wear and worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2010 107,537 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 107,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f wheel seriously missaligned

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2009 100,976 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 100,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust silencer very weak and rusty

front no plate in poor condition

near side front suspension damaged but road wheel not fouling wheel arch

Fail 21 Sep 2007 99,460 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 94,860 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

front and rear number plats backing brakeing down

Fail 28 Sep 2006 94,860 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

front and rear number plats backing brakeing down

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 TVV is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V833 TVV, 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 TVV registered?

V833 TVV is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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