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V848 JBO

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,599 mi
Last recorded111,599 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV848 JBO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 111,599 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 99,143 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 89,013 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 84,921 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 84,912 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 80,509 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 72,330 miles

both front tyres worn away on outer edges

rear silencer very corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2008 72,330 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn away on outer edges

rear silencer very corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2007 63,739 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 55,274 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 53,211 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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V848 JBO 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 81.8%.

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 V848 JBO, 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 V848 JBO registered?

V848 JBO is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V848 JBO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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