MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
199,488 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
STRONGLY ADVISE!:- movement of bulkhead at offside steering rack mounting
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake pipe unions at rear hoses corroded
damp in offside front flasher
front no plate deteriorating
nearside and offside rear brake hose ferrules corroded
nearside front tyre wall damaged
offside front outer chassie corroding
offside no plate light lens loose
oil leak
rear seat belt buckle covers loose
slight play in nearside steering rack
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
engine oil cap loose
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
STRONGLY ADVISE!:- movement of bulkhead at offside steering rack mounting
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake pipe unions at rearhoses corroding
damp in offside front flasher
exhaust touching nearside hand brake cable
front no plate deteriorating
nearside and offside rear brake hose ferrules corroding
nearside front brake hose ferrule slight damage
nearside front tyre wall damaged
offside front outer chassie corroding [under arch]
offside no plate light lens loose
oil leak
rear seat belt buckle covers loose
slight play in nearside steering rack
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
STRONGLY ADVISE!:- movement of bulkhead at offside steering rack mounting
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake pipe unions at rear hoses corroding
damp in offside front flasher
engine oil cap insecure
exhaust touching nearside handbrake cable
front no plate deteriorating
nearside and offside rear brake hose ferrules corroding
nearside front b rake hose ferrule slight damage, also slightly damp
nearside front tyre wall damaged
offside front outer chassie corroded[under arch]
offside no plate lens loose
oil leak
rear seat belt buckle covers loose
slight play nearside steering rack
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V638 DND is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V638 DND, 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 V638 DND registered?
V638 DND is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 1999.
Is V638 DND safe to buy?
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