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V866 GLD

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

105,366 mi
Last recorded105,366 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV866 GLD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 105,366 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front registration plate is slightly deteriorated/damaged

oil leak

slight smear from the front wiper blades

slight travel on the handbrake lever

Fail 12 Sep 2022 105,364 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn BOTHSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 100,591 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer arches corrosion

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear outer arches corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 100,579 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer arches corrosion

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear outer arches corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 94,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 87,470 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 85,103 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear and o/s/r outer arches corrosion

Offside Front steering rack mounting has movement obstructed view for proper assessement

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 83,570 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear outer arch corrosion

Nearside and o/s outer sill covers fitted

Offside Front steering rack mounting area has slight movement obstructed view

Fail 11 Oct 2017 83,570 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear outer arch corrosion

Nearside and o/s outer sill covers fitted

Offside Front steering rack mounting area has slight movement obstructed view

Pass 11 Oct 2016 81,247 miles

Front suspension lower front arm mounting bushes are worn and soft.

Offside driveshaft inner CV gaiter starting to split and slight leak.

Whole exhaust system weak with corrosion.

Pass 12 Oct 2015 79,085 miles

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER BADLY CORRODED

Fail 7 Oct 2015 79,034 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER BADLY CORRODED

Pass 6 Oct 2014 76,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 74,264 miles

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

rear shock-absorbers weeping

Fail 16 Oct 2013 74,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear shock-absorbers weeping

Pass 10 Oct 2012 72,147 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 72,147 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 69,811 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 69,811 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

rear shock absorbers leaking(offside badly)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 66,480 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 66,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 62,350 miles

front inner brake pads appear low., advise inspection....

rear inner brake pads not visable....

rear outer brake pads low o/s appears to be crumbling , advise pad inspection....

windscreen damage , not excessive.....

Pass 15 Oct 2008 58,488 miles

o/s/f shock absorber corroding....

rear brake pads low....

windscreen damage in zone A, not yet excessive.....

Pass 17 Oct 2007 54,218 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2007 54,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 49,162 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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V866 GLD is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 V866 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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V866 GLD is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 1999.

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