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T149 VDV

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,183 mi
Last recorded87,183 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT149 VDV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 May 2020 87,183 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front central lower arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s mirror backing missing

o/s wheel arch rusty

Pass 31 Jan 2019 86,750 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive small amount oil leaking around the rear of engine /power steering or (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 86,750 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive small amount oil leaking around the rear of engine /power steering or (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand brake inspection very noisey poss brake shoes breaking up (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 May 2018 86,293 miles

Oil leak rear engine over steering rack etc ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both chassis to axle pipes (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 May 2018 86,293 miles

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

Oil leak rear engine over steering rack etc ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both chassis to axle pipes (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 85,832 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 84,882 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 84,882 miles

Fuel hose insecure fuel filler neck hose clamp missing (7.2.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 82,702 miles

n/s/rear tyre wearing low

Fail 13 Apr 2015 82,702 miles

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

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

n/s/rear tyre wearing low

Pass 15 Apr 2014 79,823 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 77,672 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 73,305 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 73,305 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 69,553 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 66,587 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 63,504 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 60,765 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 58,716 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 56,569 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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T149 VDV is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T149 VDV, 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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T149 VDV is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 April 1999.

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