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V937 SNV

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

168,813 mi
Last recorded168,813 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV937 SNV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 168,813 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 164,295 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 156,678 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 156,678 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 151,248 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 144,650 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 144,643 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 134,845 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 125,282 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 125,277 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 112,359 miles

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

exhaust flexible section leaks slightly

exhaust heavily corroded, tail/centre section join

Pass 11 Oct 2005 101,372 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 101,372 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

205/60/15 rear tyres †195/60/15 front tyres

headlights have slight blue tint

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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V937 SNV 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 V937 SNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V937 SNV registered?

V937 SNV is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V937 SNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V937 SNV 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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