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V943 ETS

1999 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,620 mi
Last recorded87,620 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV943 ETS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 87,620 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 84,548 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2014 84,548 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 83,851 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 82,755 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 82,681 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 81,877 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 79,597 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 77,180 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 69,961 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 69,961 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 66,079 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 61,397 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 57,419 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 57,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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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V943 ETS is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V943 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V943 ETS registered?

V943 ETS is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 November 1999.

Is V943 ETS safe to buy?

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