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V97 FTR

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

92,712 mi
Last recorded92,712 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV97 FTR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 92,712 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 91,945 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 91,259 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 91,259 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 90,659 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 89,928 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 89,928 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 89,850 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise that all the tyres are slightly out of shape from being under inflated

advise that several sections of brake pipes are slightly corroded

advise that the front and rear discs are corroded

advise that the front shocks are corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2011 87,181 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering column

Spare tyre defective

Fail 21 Mar 2011 87,181 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering column

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Apr 2010 86,124 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 84,248 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 84,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 79,235 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 76,366 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre getting low

rear tyres stepping up on inside edges

unblocked washers

Fail 21 Nov 2006 76,366 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f tyre getting low

rear tyres stepping up on inside edges

unblocked washers

Pass 9 Nov 2005 72,360 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 72,360 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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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V97 FTR is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 V97 FTR, 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 V97 FTR registered?

V97 FTR is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V97 FTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V97 FTR shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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