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V989 EKW

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,386 mi
Last recorded118,386 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV989 EKW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 118,386 miles

no passenger seats fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2022 118,374 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

no passenger seats fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2019 117,308 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 116,637 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 115,057 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 112,792 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 108,417 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 103,941 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 88,209 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear brake disc corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2011 88,185 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2010 84,594 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 84,592 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 84,592 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2008 79,378 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 77,232 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 76,121 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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V989 EKW is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 V989 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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V989 EKW is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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