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V838 MOF

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,620 mi
Last recorded147,620 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV838 MOF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2010 147,620 miles

Both front tyres close to limit on inner edges

Fail 23 Oct 2010 147,620 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front tyres close to limit on inner edges

Pass 23 Oct 2009 135,852 miles

rear brakes noisy

Fail 23 Oct 2009 135,852 miles

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

Nearside 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)

offside front tyre cracking in tread area

rear brakes noisy

Pass 27 Oct 2008 123,824 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 123,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 112,196 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 110,299 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 110,299 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front number plate cracked

Handbrake return spring from backplate on offside rear

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Wiper blades detetriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2006 93,747 miles

Handbrake travel long

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

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 MOF is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V838 MOF, 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 MOF registered?

V838 MOF is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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