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V918 EUX

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,231 mi
Last recorded82,231 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV918 EUX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 82,231 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 19 Dec 2016 79,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 76,779 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 76,007 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2014 76,007 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2013 69,075 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2013 69,075 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2012 60,676 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 18 Dec 2012 60,676 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 14 Dec 2011 53,540 miles

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

Offside wiper blade torn on ends

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2010 46,916 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 40,280 miles

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

n/s wiper is split.

Pass 17 Nov 2008 35,191 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2008 35,191 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 22,200 miles

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

all brake discs red rusty

both number plates poor condition

Pass 12 Jun 2006 21,800 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 21,800 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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V918 EUX is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V918 EUX, 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 V918 EUX registered?

V918 EUX is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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