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T156 VDV

1999 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,833 mi
Last recorded57,833 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT156 VDV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2014 57,833 miles

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

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

Offside front inner driveshaft boot has slight seapage of grease

Offside front tyre worn on edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 48,679 miles

uneven wear both front tyres and only just legal 1.6mm BORDERLINE

Pass 7 Jul 2012 44,522 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 42,455 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 41,807 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 39,308 miles

rear tyres very perrsihed and uneven wear on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2008 37,112 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 33,701 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 18 Apr 2006 29,431 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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T156 VDV is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T156 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 T156 VDV registered?

T156 VDV is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 May 1999.

Is T156 VDV safe to buy?

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