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V832 FDS

1999 Saab 9-3 SE

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,898 mi
Last recorded80,898 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2008
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-3 SE93,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV832 FDS
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2008 80,898 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 80,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2007 72,293 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 72,231 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2006 63,674 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 59,361 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 59,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE?

Based on 1,167 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
6,897
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
position lamp(s) not working 39
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Direction indicator incorrect colour 23
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V832 FDS is a 1999 Saab 9-3 SE in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-3 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 93,333 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V832 FDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was V832 FDS registered?

V832 FDS is a 1999 Saab 9-3 SE, first registered on 7 December 1999.

Is V832 FDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V832 FDS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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