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V818 JDD

1999 Saab 9-3 Aero

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

132,494 mi
Last recorded132,494 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV818 JDD
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 132,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust slightly deteriated

nearside front wiper poor

offside and nearside front strut tops corroded

rear discs pitted

Pass 20 Apr 2010 125,401 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 125,401 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 116,875 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 116,875 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

o/s/f inner wing starting to corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2008 105,587 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 105,587 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 94,717 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 94,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero?

Based on 678 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
5,966
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26
position lamp(s) not working 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 10
coil spring broken 8
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V818 JDD is a 1999 Saab 9-3 Aero in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Aero fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V818 JDD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Aero typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 27 years old, this Saab 9-3 Aero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V818 JDD registered?

V818 JDD is a 1999 Saab 9-3 Aero, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V818 JDD safe to buy?

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