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V914 LGU

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

77,414 mi
Last recorded77,414 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV914 LGU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 77,414 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside front track rod end boot worn

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 77,414 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside front track rod end boot worn

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 73,476 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 68,424 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in front of flexible joint (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight movement detected at steering rack mounts / bulkhead area but not considered excessive

Pass 6 Jul 2016 63,941 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 60,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhuast box deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2014 57,041 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 52,850 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 49,146 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 44,920 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 42,098 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 38,502 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 38,501 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2008 36,076 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 32,803 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 32,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 26,314 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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V914 LGU is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V914 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 V914 LGU registered?

V914 LGU is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 November 1999.

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