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V935 ETS

1999 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,646 mi
Last recorded107,646 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV935 ETS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2009 107,646 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 107,646 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

floor drainage holes exposed and corroding advise

front splash tray insecure advise

lower splash tray tied to power steering pipes

o/s front floor section corroded advise

o/s front metal brake pipe corroding advise

Fail 14 Nov 2009 107,563 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 100,175 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 23 Oct 2008 100,175 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 91,635 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 81,023 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 74,869 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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V935 ETS is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V935 ETS, 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 V935 ETS registered?

V935 ETS is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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