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V661 EBL

1999 Saab 9-3 S

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,521 mi
Last recorded163,521 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2009
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-3 S100,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV661 EBL
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2009 163,521 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 163,521 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 159,774 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 150,167 miles

Both headlamps poor beam pattern on dip

Corrosion on rear brake discs

Dash warning lamp on

Front brake pads worn low

Unable to check sills due to plastic covers

oil under off side floor pan!

Fail 31 Jan 2007 150,167 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Corrosion on rear brake discs

Dash warning lamp displayed

Front brake pads worn low

Unable to check sills due to plastic covers

oil under off side floor pan!

Pass 10 Mar 2006 136,658 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight damage to rear bumper

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S?

Based on 1,366 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
7,378
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 79
position lamp(s) not working 60
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 44
Direction indicator incorrect colour 39
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38
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V661 EBL is a 1999 Saab 9-3 S in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-3 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 100,641 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V661 EBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 S typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Saab 9-3 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V661 EBL registered?

V661 EBL is a 1999 Saab 9-3 S, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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