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S541 GDV

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,751 mi
Last recorded140,751 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS541 GDV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 140,751 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 130,038 miles

rear axle anchorage bush worn o/s and n /s

Fail 3 Oct 2012 130,038 miles

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

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

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

rear axle anchorage bush worn o/s and n /s

Pass 5 Oct 2011 122,940 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 122,940 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 119,135 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 119,135 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 110,662 miles

Oil leak

both front discs lipped

exhaust box rusty

exhaust pipe rusty

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2008 95,632 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 78,795 miles

n/s rear brake slight bind/restricted free movement

Pass 29 Sep 2006 68,368 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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S541 GDV is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S541 GDV, 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 S541 GDV registered?

S541 GDV is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 January 1999.

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