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V874 JBO

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

133,978 mi
Last recorded133,978 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV874 JBO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 133,978 miles

exhaust corroded

floor and sills corroded

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

rear number plate water damaged

Fail 1 Nov 2011 133,971 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust corroded

floor and sills corroded

front discs corroded

off side rear inner side light not working

rear discs corroded

rear number plate water damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2010 131,584 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 131,584 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both rear shock rods corroded

front discs corroded

frontwipers and washers not very good

rear discs corroded

turbo waste gate lever not conncet

Pass 31 Oct 2009 129,306 miles

n/s/r seat belt buckle incomplete

o/s/r and middle belt buckles damaged

rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Oct 2008 126,041 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 126,041 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front shocks corroded

rear seat belt retainer covers missing and insicure

rear wiper worn

slight play in steering column

tears in both front tyre walls

Pass 19 Oct 2007 121,967 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 121,967 miles

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

back box blowing

Pass 25 Sep 2006 115,008 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 107,692 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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V874 JBO is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V874 JBO, 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 V874 JBO registered?

V874 JBO is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 November 1999.

Is V874 JBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V874 JBO shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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