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T151 VDV

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,229 mi
Last recorded99,229 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT151 VDV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 99,229 miles

exhaust noisey

wiper blade ends split

Pass 29 May 2014 95,258 miles

N/S/F Tyre sidewall damadged.

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted.

Fail 27 May 2014 95,255 miles

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

N/S/F Tyre sidewall damadged.

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted.

Pass 23 May 2013 93,541 miles

Parking brake lever travel.

Slight damadge to N/S/F tyre sidewall.

Pass 18 Jun 2012 92,140 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 92,130 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 84,011 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 80,525 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 77,814 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 74,791 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 71,313 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 66,609 miles

ns floor damaged

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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T151 VDV is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T151 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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What year was T151 VDV registered?

T151 VDV is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is T151 VDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T151 VDV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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