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V965 EKW

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

142,349 mi
Last recorded142,349 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV965 EKW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 142,349 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 142,330 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 142,309 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 142,293 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 138,757 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 135,486 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 135,486 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 131,655 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 126,883 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 124,496 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 121,624 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 115,460 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 110,321 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)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 105,859 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 100,546 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 94,681 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 86,400 miles

oil leak from engine

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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V965 EKW is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 V965 EKW, 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 V965 EKW registered?

V965 EKW is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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