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V889 EWG

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,687 mi
Last recorded131,687 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV889 EWG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 131,687 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 126,065 miles

suspension bushes deteriated.

Fail 25 Sep 2013 121,538 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 121,538 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 116,043 miles

windscreen chipped

Fail 1 Oct 2012 116,043 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2011 110,037 miles

advise both front tyres wearing unevenly and just on legal limts.

advise front screen chipped.

advise gearbox leaking oil.

advise movement in steering rack mounting points and oil weeping from rack.

advise rear brake discs corroded and nearside pads wearing low.

advise rear exhaust corroded and heat shield insecure.

Fail 30 Sep 2011 110,035 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

advise both front tyres wearing unevenly and just on legal limts.

advise front screen chipped.

advise gearbox leaking oil.

advise movement in steering rack mounting points and oil weeping from rack.

advise rear brake discs corroded and nearside pads wearing low.

advise rear exhaust corroded and heat shield insecure.

Pass 30 Sep 2010 103,848 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 93,964 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 74,746 miles

heat cover around rear exhaust box rusting away

Pass 22 Oct 2007 74,695 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2007 74,690 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 69,221 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 69,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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V889 EWG is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V889 EWG, 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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V889 EWG is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 December 1999.

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