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V993 GEW

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,910 mi
Last recorded129,910 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV993 GEW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 129,910 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 129,910 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2017 129,868 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan as marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength floor pan as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front registration plate broken

Nearside Rear fog lamp broken

engine light on dashboard

fuel smell under the bonnet

Pass 30 Apr 2014 118,404 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 101,145 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 86,449 miles

Exhaust weak

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 86,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust weak

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 72,207 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 59,328 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 57,112 miles

Nearside rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded.

Rear exhaust system heat sheild deteriorated.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 54,877 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 52,626 miles

Slight corrosion of nearside rear brake hose ferrule.

Slight corrosion of rear disc brake surfaces.

Fail 28 Nov 2006 52,615 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Slight corrosion of nearside rear brake hose ferrule.

Slight corrosion of rear disc brake surfaces.

Pass 14 Nov 2005 51,582 miles

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

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

Slight corrosion of nearside rear brake hose ferrule.

Fail 14 Nov 2005 51,582 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Slight corrosion of nearside rear brake hose ferrule.

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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V993 GEW is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V993 GEW, 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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V993 GEW is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 November 1999.

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