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V941 SNV

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,113 mi
Last recorded96,113 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV941 SNV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 96,113 miles

front exhaust clamp corroding

steering rack flexing at bulkhead

Pass 24 Jan 2011 89,119 miles

slight movement in steering column

steering rack flexing at bulkhead

Fail 17 Jan 2011 88,946 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight movement in steering column

steering rack flexing at bulkhead

Pass 7 Jan 2010 81,264 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)

advise to improve hand brake travel

steering rack flexing slightly at bulkhead

wipers splitting

Pass 16 Jan 2009 73,563 miles

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

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

Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 66,152 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 66,152 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

parkbrake travel excessive

Pass 23 Aug 2006 52,209 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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V941 SNV is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 V941 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 V941 SNV registered?

V941 SNV is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V941 SNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V941 SNV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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