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V849 GBM

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

194,802 mi
Last recorded194,802 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV849 GBM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 194,802 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor area, (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 182,145 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 170,727 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 162,743 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 158,820 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 158,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 156,518 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 155,710 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 155,710 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 153,302 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 147,398 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 132,281 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 132,881 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 119,179 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 28 Nov 2006 119,179 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2005 97,625 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 97,625 miles

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

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

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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V849 GBM is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V849 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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V849 GBM is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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