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V992 VBD

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,322 mi
Last recorded130,322 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV992 VBD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2012 130,322 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 123,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

crack in n/s headlamp glass

front discs slightly lipped

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge to 3mm

o/s/r disc slightly scored

rear exhaust deteriorated

screen marked from worn wiper blade

slight movement in steering column

Fail 5 Jun 2010 111,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

crack in n/s headlamp glass

front discs lipped and pitted

front pads worn thin

nail in o/s/r tyre outer shoulder - unrepairable

rear discs scored and pitted, o/s badly

rear number plate starting to delaminate

rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges and tread depths on 2 and 3mm

Pass 5 Jun 2010 111,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

crack in n/s headlamp glass

front discs lipped and pitted

front pads worn thin

nail in o/s/r tyre outer shoulder - unrepairable

rear discs scored and pitted, o/s badly

rear number plate starting to delaminate

rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges and tread depths on 2 and 3mm

Pass 2 Jun 2009 99,207 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 92,057 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 84,088 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 84,044 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

damige to nearside rear top quarter

Pass 20 Apr 2006 76,550 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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V992 VBD is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V992 VBD, 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 V992 VBD registered?

V992 VBD is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 November 1999.

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