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V838 EJH

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,787 mi
Last recorded98,787 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV838 EJH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 98,787 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 93,264 miles

corrosion in rear exhaust system rear joint area bad.

front & rear number plates discolour.

front tyres worn 1.6/2mm & worn on edges req's replaceing.

surface corrosion in o/s/r chassis area.

travel in hand brake lever.

Fail 3 Oct 2011 93,264 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

corrosion in rear exhaust system rear joint area bad.

front & rear number plates discolour.

front tyres worn 1.6/2mm & worn on edges req's replaceing.

surface corrosion in o/s/r chassis area.

travel in hand brake lever.

Pass 6 Oct 2010 87,500 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 84,579 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 78,339 miles

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

brake fluuid level low

Fail 26 Sep 2008 78,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

brake fluid level low

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2007 74,505 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 70,364 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 70,364 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front n/plate cracked

oil leak from engine

stone chip in h/light

Pass 13 Aug 2005 65,156 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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V838 EJH is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V838 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 V838 EJH registered?

V838 EJH is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V838 EJH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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