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V995 GEW

1999 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,360 mi
Last recorded138,360 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV995 GEW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2013 138,360 miles

both front lower ball joint dust covers perished

lots of flex movement o/s of bulk head on steering check

n/s/f floor seam joint sealer cracked (possible weak weld joints)?

slight wear in n/s/f anti roll bar drop link

Pass 8 Aug 2012 129,127 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 121,672 miles

cover sills fitted

engine under tray fitted

exhaust tail section corroded slightly

Pass 2 Aug 2010 113,100 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 100,439 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 90,949 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 81,728 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 71,852 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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V995 GEW is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V995 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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What year was V995 GEW registered?

V995 GEW is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 December 1999.

Is V995 GEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V995 GEW shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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