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V554 GBY

1999 Saab 9-3 SE Tid

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,346 mi
Last recorded167,346 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Tid128,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV554 GBY
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Tid
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2013 167,346 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 162,711 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 162,711 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 158,327 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s rear brake noisy

Pass 16 Mar 2010 153,849 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 153,832 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 149,604 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 149,600 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear no plates are faded and starting to distort

o/s/r bumper is insecure

Pass 23 Apr 2008 146,276 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 140,116 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 139,933 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 139,933 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Tid?

Based on 3,370 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
9,627
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 227
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 130
position lamp(s) not working 89
parking brake recording little or no effort 83
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 82
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V554 GBY is a 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Tid in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 128,474 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 SE Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V554 GBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V554 GBY is a 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Tid, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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