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YVJ 358

1999 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

141,001 mi
Last recorded141,001 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVJ 358
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 141,001 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 136,373 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 133,304 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 128,380 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 128,380 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 121,762 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 121,762 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 115,558 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2017 115,558 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 blades (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 106,418 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 106,418 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 99,924 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 92,927 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 82,358 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 81,407 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2012 81,407 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 76,697 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2010 76,697 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 67,192 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight play/movement in steering rack mounting/s perscribed area

Pass 14 Oct 2008 56,738 miles

n/s/r brake flexi hose ferrule corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2007 50,318 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 44,658 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 38,833 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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YVJ 358 is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YVJ 358, 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 YVJ 358 registered?

YVJ 358 is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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