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V55 PAN

2013 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

75,349 mi
Last recorded75,349 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV55 PAN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 75,349 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2025 72,041 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2025 185,450 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 185,448 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 68,222 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 180,343 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 10 Jan 2024 62,811 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 174,704 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 56,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 169,612 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 51,526 miles

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 7 Jan 2022 51,526 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to broken coil spring , Decellerometer test required (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken at lower end (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Battery Negative Cable (4.11 (a) (ii))

Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; Headlamp aim will require recheck at retest

Pass 12 Nov 2021 162,563 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower front tie bar rod outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

both front door check straps slightly worn

clutch and brake pedal anti slip rubbers slightly worn

slight smoke from exhaust on acceleration but not excessive

Fail 11 Nov 2021 162,561 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake lever (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower front tie bar rod outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

both front door check straps slightly worn

clutch and brake pedal anti slip rubbers slightly worn

nearside front fog light not working

slight smoke from exhaust on acceleration but not excessive

Pass 11 Jan 2021 47,046 miles

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 30 Sep 2020 157,179 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 39,585 miles

Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge areas at 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge areas at 2.5 mm , balding on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge areas at 3.0mm , low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 147,562 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 147,560 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 34,439 miles

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 17 Apr 2018 139,261 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 139,260 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Jun 2017 28,845 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 129,499 miles

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

both front tyres close to legal limit, heavily worn inner edges

Pass 12 Jul 2016 24,171 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 112,422 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 93,544 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Feb 2014 68,974 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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V55 PAN is a 2013 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 V55 PAN, 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 13 years old, this Saab 9-3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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V55 PAN is a 2013 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 July 2013.

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