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V841 GBM

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,186 mi
Last recorded153,186 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV841 GBM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 153,186 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f floor pan damaged

oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2018 153,186 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f floor pan damaged

oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2017 137,778 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 129,437 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 129,339 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 123,787 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 123,787 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 118,414 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 113,854 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 106,511 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 100,545 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 93,797 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 88,327 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 88,327 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 79,804 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 68,845 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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V841 GBM is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 V841 GBM, 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 V841 GBM registered?

V841 GBM is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V841 GBM safe to buy?

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