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V867 GLD

1999 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,470 mi
Last recorded123,470 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV867 GLD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 123,470 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyre sidewalls cracked

middle and rear exhaust badly corroded

Fail 31 May 2014 123,470 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyre sidewalls cracked

middle and rear exhaust badly corroded

Pass 26 May 2013 118,877 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 113,141 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 108,940 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 108,940 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 105,034 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 10 Feb 2009 97,811 miles

Front number plate damaged.

Both front tyres worn on edges close to legal minimum.

Fail 10 Feb 2009 97,811 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges close to legal minimum.

Front number plate damaged.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 92,156 miles

Front number plate damaged.

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2008 92,050 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front number plate damaged.

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 84,360 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 75,727 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

both rear flexible brake pipes,ferrules corroded

front brake imbalance 21 percent

nearside door mirror glass cracked

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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V867 GLD is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V867 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 V867 GLD registered?

V867 GLD is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 1999.

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