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V62 LDP

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,566 mi
Last recorded154,566 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV62 LDP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 154,566 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 154,566 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure insert threads broken (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 152,751 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 152,751 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor section (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 150,998 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 150,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 148,713 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 148,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2011 146,751 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 142,163 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 136,135 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

WIPER BLADES IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 31 Oct 2008 128,628 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 122,192 miles

Offside Parking brake has low effort

Parking brake pass with limited travel on lever

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 114,633 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)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 104,828 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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V62 LDP is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V62 LDP, 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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V62 LDP is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 October 1999.

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