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V911 LGU

1999 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

109,892 mi
Last recorded109,892 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV911 LGU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2016 109,892 miles

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

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

corrosion to floors but not excessive

rear brake pads worn and discs corroded

rear brakes grabbing slightly

sump plug damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2015 103,526 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

floors corroded in a few places but not considered excessive

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

sump plug covered in silicon

Pass 27 Jun 2014 97,014 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 902,235 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 90,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2012 81,792 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 73,877 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 66,213 miles

n/s/r disc pitted

rear brakes just in equal limits

Pass 29 May 2009 59,067 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 52,948 miles

rear exaust box weak

Pass 18 Jun 2007 46,413 miles

rear tyres perished,rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 6 Sep 2006 44,990 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 41,172 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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V911 LGU is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 V911 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 V911 LGU registered?

V911 LGU is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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