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V907 LGU

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,266 mi
Last recorded116,266 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV907 LGU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 116,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2013 116,262 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2012 107,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 101,032 miles

slight blow from flexi exhaust joint

slight brake judder on front and rear brake discs

Pass 29 Oct 2010 92,192 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2010 92,042 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 82,000 miles

near side front tyre is bald on edge, near side rear tyre is near limit, centre and rear exhaust is corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2009 82,000 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side front tyre is bald on edge, near side rear tyre is near limit, centre and rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2009 80,559 miles

n/s/r and n/s/f tyres 2mm treads on outer edges

slight exhaust blow at tailbox joint

Pass 23 Apr 2008 76,485 miles

o/s headlamp stone chipped

Pass 26 Apr 2007 72,506 miles

rear tail pipe slight blow, rear exhaust box temporary repair, steering rack damp.

Pass 26 Apr 2006 66,175 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 66,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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V907 LGU is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V907 LGU, 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 V907 LGU registered?

V907 LGU is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 October 1999.

Is V907 LGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V907 LGU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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