MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,183 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive small amount oil leaking around the rear of engine /power steering or (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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)
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)
Fuel hose insecure fuel filler neck hose clamp missing (7.2.1)
n/s/rear tyre wearing low
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
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)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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