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V879 JBO

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,967 mi
Last recorded117,967 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV879 JBO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2011 117,967 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

long travel on handbrake

n/s/f suspension leg corroded

o/s/f suspension leg heavily corroded

slight leak at power steering rack

slight play in steering column

vacuum pipe at manifold leaking

Pass 12 Oct 2010 107,406 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

both front suspension legs heavily corroded

slight blow on front exhaust pipe

Fail 8 Oct 2010 107,405 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

both front suspension legs heavily corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2009 96,000 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 85,178 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

dampness steering rack area

Pass 15 Oct 2007 75,388 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

front number plate damaged

rear indicators faded

Pass 9 Oct 2006 66,024 miles

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

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

rear indicators faded

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 12 Oct 2005 53,212 miles

front number plate 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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V879 JBO is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 V879 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.

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V879 JBO is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 November 1999.

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