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V976 FLM

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,903 mi
Last recorded118,903 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV976 FLM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 118,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 118,876 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 116,429 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 116,429 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 110,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jan 2012 95,384 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 90,930 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 90,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 89,660 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 88,190 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 88,190 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 84,672 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 80,906 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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V976 FLM 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 V976 FLM, 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 V976 FLM registered?

V976 FLM is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V976 FLM 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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