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V881 GBM

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

237,801 mi
Last recorded237,801 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV881 GBM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2013 237,801 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre is worn close to the wear indicators

Fail 11 Jan 2013 237,800 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre is worn close to the wear indicators

Pass 20 Jan 2012 218,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 197,779 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2009 180,732 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 180,732 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 159,128 miles

Near side rear tyre worn uneven

Off side head light wiper stuck

Fail 21 Aug 2008 159,128 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Near side rear tyre worn uneven

Off side head light wiper stuck

Pass 22 Aug 2007 133,878 miles

Front number plate delaminating,

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 122,394 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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V881 GBM is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V881 GBM, 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 V881 GBM registered?

V881 GBM is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 September 1999.

Is V881 GBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V881 GBM shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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