MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,171 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
POWER STEERING BELT PERISH CRACKS
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s inner drive shaft gaiter leaking
power steering belt perish cracks
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S Tid?
Based on 460 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V89 FCS is a 1999 Saab 9-3 S Tid in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1999 Saab 9-3 S Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 130,039 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Saab 9-3 S Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V89 FCS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9-3 S Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Saab 9-3 S Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was V89 FCS registered?
V89 FCS is a 1999 Saab 9-3 S Tid, first registered on 1 September 1999.
Is V89 FCS safe to buy?
The MOT history for V89 FCS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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