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V840 JFM

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,029 mi
Last recorded82,029 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV840 JFM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2017 82,029 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s floor x4 (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s floor x4 (5.2.6)

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

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

coil springs shockers and underbody corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2016 76,158 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 76,158 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 70,691 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 65,041 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 59,449 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 59,449 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 53,488 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 47,077 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 42,388 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 39,802 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 39,802 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 37,257 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 35,136 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 334,872 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 30,896 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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V840 JFM is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V840 JFM, 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 V840 JFM registered?

V840 JFM is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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