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V834 EWJ

1999 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,241 mi
Last recorded97,241 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV834 EWJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2019 97,241 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 86,913 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 83,932 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 81,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust clamp (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 81,132 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.2.C.1h)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust clamp (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 78,381 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 75,993 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 75,923 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 74,028 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 74,028 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 72,287 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 70,150 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 70,150 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 64,416 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 64,409 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2009 62,141 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 59,020 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 55,031 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 48,903 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both rear tyres are cracking in the treads

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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V834 EWJ is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V834 EWJ, 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 V834 EWJ registered?

V834 EWJ is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 November 1999.

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