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V861 GLD

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

60,693 mi
Last recorded60,693 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV861 GLD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2019 60,693 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 60,280 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 59,951 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade deteriorated

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre has abnormal wear

Fail 8 Apr 2017 59,951 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front wiper blade deteriorated

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre has abnormal wear

Pass 1 Apr 2016 59,379 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has abnormal wear

Offside Rear tyre has abnormal wear

play at steering rack bracket holder

Pass 24 Apr 2015 58,084 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Part of the exhaust system deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 58,084 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Part of the exhaust system deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 55,129 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

knocking noise from lower steering/ covers inplace

Fail 4 Nov 2013 55,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

knocking noise from lower steering/ covers inplace

Pass 28 Nov 2012 52,354 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge and has cuts/chunks in outer sidewall (not showing cords)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 52,349 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge and has cuts/chunks in outer sidewall (not showing cords)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 48,342 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 48,339 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 45,289 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 45,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 42,636 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2008 40,366 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Oct 2007 37,707 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 35,439 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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V861 GLD is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V861 GLD, 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 V861 GLD registered?

V861 GLD is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 October 1999.

Is V861 GLD safe to buy?

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