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V850 JFM

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,230 mi
Last recorded88,230 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2008
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV850 JFM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2008 88,230 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 77,847 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 67,951 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front no plate damaged

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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V850 JFM is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V850 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V850 JFM registered?

V850 JFM is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V850 JFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V850 JFM shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V850 JFM have outstanding finance?

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