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V882 GBM

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,107 mi
Last recorded139,107 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2010
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV882 GBM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2010 139,107 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 137,468 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 130,824 miles

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

unable to fully inspect outer sills covers fitted

unable to fully inspect power steering and brake servo mountings covers fitted some movement noticed

Pass 16 May 2007 122,706 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

outer sills not checked covers fitted

Pass 2 May 2006 116,240 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 116,240 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2006 116,215 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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V882 GBM is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 V882 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 V882 GBM registered?

V882 GBM is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V882 GBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V882 GBM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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