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VEZ 9742

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,849 mi
Last recorded103,849 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEZ 9742
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2013 103,849 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 97,361 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 97,361 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 May 2011 92,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front disc slight worn

Pass 13 May 2010 90,180 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 87,864 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 85,303 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on inner and outer edge and on 2mm in center

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge and on 3mm in centre

Fail 10 Jun 2008 85,303 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre bald on inner and outer edge and on 2mm in center

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge and on 3mm in centre

Pass 13 Jun 2007 82,178 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 74,477 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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VEZ 9742 is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VEZ 9742, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VEZ 9742 registered?

VEZ 9742 is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 November 1999.

Is VEZ 9742 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VEZ 9742 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VEZ 9742 have outstanding finance?

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