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VSS 88M

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,780 mi
Last recorded76,780 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVSS 88M
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 76,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front wishbone arm inner rubber bush/pin (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust bracket/joint at rear silencer Corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge and at 3mm

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Holed at a drain stopper (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower wishbone arm inner rubber bush/pin (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner and outer edge and at3mm

Oil leak ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Top bracket area has play (2.1.2c)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 76,780 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front wishbone arm inner rubber bush/pin (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust bracket/joint at rear silencer Corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge and at 3mm

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Holed at a drain stopper (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower wishbone arm inner rubber bush/pin (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner and outer edge and at3mm

Oil leak ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Top bracket area has play (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 69,276 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

front wipers smearing

rear plate

rear washer inop

Pass 9 Jun 2014 58,200 miles

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

advise-o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 5 Jul 2013 45,929 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/r brake judder

Fail 26 Jun 2013 45,929 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

o/s/r brake judder

Pass 16 Nov 2010 45,905 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 45,170 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 44,112 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 44,112 miles

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 41,629 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 38,100 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 37,528 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 37,158 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 37,158 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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VSS 88M 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 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 VSS 88M, 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 VSS 88M registered?

VSS 88M is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 December 1999.

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