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V938 SNV

1999 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,809 mi
Last recorded121,809 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV938 SNV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2012 121,809 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 118,654 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 118,654 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 114,161 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 105,786 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 102,262 miles

front wheels damaged

main beam warning light not working

Pass 3 May 2006 99,198 miles

offside rear tyre just legal worn on inner edge

slight leak from power steering rack

Fail 3 May 2006 99,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

offside rear tyre just legal worn on inner edge

slight leak from power steering rack

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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V938 SNV is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V938 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 V938 SNV registered?

V938 SNV is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 December 1999.

Is V938 SNV safe to buy?

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